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Living in West Hill (East Devon): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Hill (East Devon) scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 84/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

On economic health specifically, West Hill (East Devon) sits 13 points above the EX11 district figure of 71/100. That sits 12 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). For the surrounding area, see EX11 postcode district.

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West Hill (East Devon) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
144.1 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 105 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Taleford Close 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Eymore Drive 14 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 29
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • West Hill 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
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)7.6 mi
Torbay Hospital19.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryColeridge Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity2,186 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired35%Student3.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.2%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
7
Whimple 2.7 mi
Feniton 3.9 mi
Cranbrook 4.5 mi
J29 M5 6.2 mi
J29 M5 6.2 mi
J30 M5 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £765,000 13
Detached £765,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£651k £729k £809k £887k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Allercombe 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tipton St John 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ottery St Mary 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Poppleford 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whimple 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (East Devon) 61 3.9 mi away ⇄
Feniton 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Colaton Raleigh 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Farringdon 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sidbury 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sidmouth 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hill (East Devon) a nice place to live?

West Hill (East Devon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Hill (East Devon) is 38/100, 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 Hill (East Devon)?

West Hill (East Devon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 208 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Hill (East Devon)?

Among the top-rated schools in West Hill (East Devon) is West Hill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Hill (East Devon) in total.

What are house prices like in West Hill (East Devon)?

The current median house price in West Hill (East Devon) is £765,000, around 168% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £765,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

West Hill (East Devon) in context

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Postcode districts in West Hill (East Devon)

EX11 42 ⇄

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