Town Pop. 1,747

Living in Uffculme: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Uffculme scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Uffculme most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Uffculme places 5th of 7 in the EX15 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the EX15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Its broadband score runs 66 points above the EX15 district's 16/100. For the surrounding area, see EX15 postcode district.

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Uffculme scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 98 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highland Terrace 28 crimes
  2. 2 Highland Park 18 crimes
  3. 3 Pathfields 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Uffculme Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Uffculme SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital11 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)14.2 mi
Yeovil Hospital30 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCollege Surgery Partnership3.9 mi
GP capacity244 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
82
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired26%Student3.8%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.9%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership68.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Tiverton Parkway 1.4 mi
Feniton 8.5 mi
Whimple 9.6 mi
J27 M5 1.4 mi
J27 M5 1.4 mi
J28 M5 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £353,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£263k £332k £402k £471k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Willand 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sampford Peverell 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Culmstock 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kentisbeare 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Halberton 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stoneyford 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cullompton 56 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hemyock 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Dunkeswell 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Rockwell Green 45 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Uffculme a nice place to live?

Uffculme has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Uffculme is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Uffculme?

Uffculme is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Uffculme?

Among the top-rated schools in Uffculme is Uffculme Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Uffculme in total.

What are house prices like in Uffculme?

The current median house price in Uffculme is £353,750, around 24% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Uffculme

EX15 48 ⇄

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