Town Pop. 3,369

Living in Willand: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Willand is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the EX15 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the EX15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX15 postcode district.

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Willand scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
71.2 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 118 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fir Close 16 crimes
  2. 2 Gables Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 13 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 11 µg/m³
76
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Willand SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)12.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital13.3 mi
Torbay Hospital28.6 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCollege Surgery Partnership1.9 mi
GP capacity1,325 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.5%Student2.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.8%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
29
Tiverton Parkway 1.9 mi
Feniton 8.1 mi
Whimple 8.5 mi
J27 M5 1.7 mi
J28 M5 1.9 mi
J27 M5 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
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 £310,000 20
Detached £405,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£237k £290k £345k £399k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stoneyford 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Halberton 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sampford Peverell 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cullompton 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kentisbeare 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Culmstock 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tiverton 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hemyock 45 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Willand a nice place to live?

Willand has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Willand is 41/100, 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 Willand?

Willand is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 240 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Willand?

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

What are house prices like in Willand?

The current median house price in Willand is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Willand in context

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Postcode districts in Willand

EX15 48 ⇄

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