Town Pop. 825

Living in Westacott: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Westacott comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Westacott most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the EX32 postcode district scores higher. Westacott leads all 7. The EX32 district averages 42/100, putting Westacott 11 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Westacott sits 56 points above the EX32 district figure of 30/100. For the surrounding area, see EX32 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Westacott scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX32 0AA EX32 2BQ EX32 7AA EX32 8AA EX32 9AA EX32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
196.4 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 83 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fort Street 11 crimes
  2. 2 Crow View 11 crimes
  3. 3 Harford Way 10 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Orchard Vale Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Eden Park AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital1.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)33.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital39.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLitchdon Medical Centre1 mi
GP capacity2,234 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired26.9%Student3.4%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary28.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax North Devon · 2026-27
A £1,761
B £2,055
C £2,348
D £2,642
E £3,229
F £3,816
G £4,403
H £5,284
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
21
Barnstaple 1.8 mi
Chapelton 4.2 mi
Umberleigh 5.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
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 Westacott 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

Landkey 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Goodleigh 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tawton 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Swimbridge 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bratton Fleming 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
East Buckland 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westacott a nice place to live?

Westacott is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Westacott is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Westacott?

Westacott is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westacott?

Among the top-rated schools in Westacott is Orchard Vale Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Westacott in total.

Westacott in context

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Postcode districts in Westacott

EX32 42 ⇄

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