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Living in Westward Ho!: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Westward Ho! is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Westward Ho! most outperforms the national norm: 37/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the EX39 postcode district. Against the wider EX39 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points above. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: EX39 postcode district.

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Westward Ho! scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
59.5 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 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shamrock Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 Golf Links Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Bay View Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 8 µg/m³
83
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • St George's CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Margaret's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital8.1 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)38.4 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital40.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNortham Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,305 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate41.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired46.3%Student1.7%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary30.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Torridge · 2026-27
A £1,734
B £2,023
C £2,312
D £2,601
E £3,179
F £3,757
G £4,335
H £5,202
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
15
Barnstaple 7.9 mi
Chapelton 9.3 mi
Umberleigh 11.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 3
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 £294,750 41
Detached £390,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£142k £255k £371k £484k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Northam 54 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bideford 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Torridge) 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Instow 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Littleham 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Croyde 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 6.4 mi away ⇄
Buck's Cross 0 6.5 mi away ⇄
Georgeham 37 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westward Ho! a nice place to live?

Westward Ho! has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westward Ho! is 49/100, 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 Westward Ho!?

Westward Ho! is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westward Ho!?

Among the top-rated schools in Westward Ho! is St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Westward Ho! in total.

What are house prices like in Westward Ho!?

The current median house price in Westward Ho! is £294,750, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Westward Ho!

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