Town Pop. 1,627

Living in Wembury: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wembury is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Wembury most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Wembury places 3rd of 4 in the PL9 postcode district. It scores 16 points below the PL9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 62/100. Its economic health score runs 17 points above the PL9 district's 68/100. For the surrounding area, see PL9 postcode district.

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Wembury scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
43 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 42 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Beach View Crescent 7 crimes
  3. 3 Veasypark 6 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Wembury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital6.4 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital19 mi
Torbay Hospital24.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,283 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate47.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.1%Unemployed1%Retired44.6%Student1.3%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership87.8%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax South Hams · 2026-27
A £1,743
B £2,034
C £2,324
D £2,615
E £3,196
F £3,777
G £4,358
H £5,230
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Plymouth 4.9 mi
Devonport 5.7 mi
Dockyard 6.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £450,000 15
Detached £508,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£334k £385k £439k £491k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Newton Ferrers 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Heybrook Bay 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Noss Mayo 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Brixton 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sherford 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yealmpton 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Plymouth 65 5.2 mi away ⇄
Cawsand and Kingsand 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Millbrook 42 6.5 mi away ⇄
Lee Mill 31 6.7 mi away ⇄
Torpoint 55 7.0 mi away ⇄
Ermington 32 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wembury a nice place to live?

Wembury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wembury is 46/100, 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 Wembury?

Wembury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wembury?

Among the top-rated schools in Wembury is Wembury Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wembury in total.

What are house prices like in Wembury?

The current median house price in Wembury is £450,000, around 58% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £508,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 34%.

Wembury in context

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Postcode districts in Wembury

PL9 62 ⇄

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