Town Pop. 238

Living in Widemouth Bay: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Widemouth Bay is 33/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the EX23 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 9 points above the EX23 district's 84/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX23 postcode district.

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Widemouth Bay scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
344.5 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 43 crimes
↑ 443% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 577% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 332% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 620% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Leverlake Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 1.943 · PM2.5 4.688 · PM10 9.551 µg/m³
82
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital22.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital23.6 mi
North Devon District Hospital30 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNeetside Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity2,630 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate50.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.8%Student2.4%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical44.7%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
Council tax Cornwall · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,015
C £2,303
D £2,591
E £3,167
F £3,743
G £4,318
H £5,182
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
11
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Widemouth Bay 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

Marhamchurch 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bude 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cornwall) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Week St Mary 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Poughill 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 6.5 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 8.2 mi away ⇄
Holsworthy 43 8.8 mi away ⇄
Boscastle 34 9.6 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 11 mi away ⇄
Trewassa 0 11 mi away ⇄
Tintagel 38 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Widemouth Bay a nice place to live?

Widemouth Bay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Widemouth Bay is 33/100, 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 Widemouth Bay?

Widemouth Bay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Widemouth Bay in context

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Postcode districts in Widemouth Bay

EX23 37 ⇄

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