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Living in West Charleton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Charleton comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where West Charleton most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the TQ7 postcode district, West Charleton ranks 8th. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ7 postcode district.

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West Charleton scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
195.3 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 29 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wood Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Higher Park 7 crimes
  3. 3 Apple Tree Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 10 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Charleton Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital16.8 mi
Derriford Hospital18.7 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)32.5 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryNorton Brook Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,440 patients per GP
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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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate47.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired38.5%Student2.5%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical41.3%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership74.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
5
Ivybridge 10.9 mi
Totnes 11.8 mi
Paignton 14.1 mi
J31 M5 29.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Charleton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Kingsbridge 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Chillington 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Salcombe 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Milton 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Malborough 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stokenham 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Slapton (South Hams) 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thurlestone 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Aveton Gifford 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Inner Hope 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Strete 37 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Charleton a nice place to live?

West Charleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Charleton is 35/100, 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 West Charleton?

West Charleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Charleton?

Among the top-rated schools in West Charleton is Charleton Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Charleton in total.

West Charleton in context

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Postcode districts in West Charleton

TQ7 38 ⇄

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