Town Pop. 758

Living in Witheridge: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Witheridge comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 6 places sharing the EX16 postcode district, Witheridge scores lowest.

It scores 10 points below the EX16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On safety specifically, Witheridge sits 20 points above the EX16 district figure of 73/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
193.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 68 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 25 crimes
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Campbellhays Hill 8 crimes
  3. 3 Harvey Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Witheridge Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)15.7 mi
North Devon District Hospital19.1 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,284 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)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed55.1%Unemployed2%Retired30.4%Student3.2%Other inactive9.4%
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical43.3%Routine & elementary22.7%
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership78%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax North Devon · 2026-27
A £1,761
B £2,055
C £2,348
D £2,642
E £3,229
F £3,816
G £4,403
H £5,284
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
3
Lapford 6.3 mi
Morchard Road 6.7 mi
Copplestone 7.3 mi
J28 M5 14.4 mi
J28 M5 14.5 mi
J27 M5 14.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
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 £319,750 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£245k £264k £283k £302k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Witheridge a nice place to live?

Witheridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Witheridge is 31/100, 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 Witheridge?

Witheridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Witheridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Witheridge is Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Witheridge in total.

What are house prices like in Witheridge?

The current median house price in Witheridge is £319,750, around 12% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%.

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