Town Pop. 1,057

Living in Whimple: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whimple scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Whimple most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 29/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Whimple places 4th of 14 in the EX5 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the EX5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Safety (93), broadband (91) and environment (83) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
71 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 37 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Roman Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Elizabeth Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 91
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Whimple 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)7.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital19.3 mi
Torbay Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCranbrook Medical Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity3,469 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.2%Student2.8%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
19
Whimple 0 mi
Cranbrook 3.1 mi
Feniton 3.3 mi
J29 M5 5.3 mi
J29 M5 5.6 mi
J30 M5 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whimple 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

Allercombe 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
West Hill (East Devon) 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (East Devon) 61 3.1 mi away ⇄
Feniton 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ottery St Mary 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Broadclyst 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clyst Honiton 58 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tipton St John 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Farringdon 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
West Clyst 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whimple a nice place to live?

Whimple is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Whimple is 50/100, 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 Whimple?

Whimple is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whimple?

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

Whimple in context

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Postcode districts in Whimple

EX5 45 ⇄

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