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Living in Winkleigh: Liveability Score 29/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Winkleigh is 29/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That sits 21 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (3), lifestyle (4), schools (5) and bills (24). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX19 postcode district.

29
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
117.4 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 56 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Square 16 crimes
  2. 2 Bullow View 8 crimes
  3. 3 Eggesford Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
81
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Winkleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital15.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)21.1 mi
Torbay Hospital30.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWallingbrook Health Group5.1 mi
GP capacity1,395 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)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired35%Student2.7%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical43.1%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Eggesford 3.9 mi
Kings Nympton 5.6 mi
Lapford 6.3 mi
J31 M5 22.8 mi
J31 M5 23 mi
J29 M5 23.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £298,750 14
Detached £320,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£284k £319k £355k £390k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Dolton 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Tawton 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Chulmleigh 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hatherleigh 31 5.8 mi away ⇄
Chawleigh 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
Zeal Monachorum 32 6.5 mi away ⇄
Lapford 37 6.6 mi away ⇄
Petrockstowe 31 7.0 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 7.4 mi away ⇄
High Bickington 33 7.5 mi away ⇄
Okehampton 43 8.4 mi away ⇄
Morchard Bishop 32 9.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winkleigh a nice place to live?

Winkleigh scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Winkleigh is 29/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Winkleigh?

Winkleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winkleigh?

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

What are house prices like in Winkleigh?

The current median house price in Winkleigh is £298,750, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000.

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Postcode districts in Winkleigh

EX19 31 ⇄

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