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Living in Woodbury Salterton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodbury Salterton scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 29/100 against a town median of 47/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the EX5 postcode district, Woodbury Salterton ranks 11th.

The EX5 district averages 45/100, putting Woodbury Salterton 9 points below its own postcode area. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX5 postcode district.

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Woodbury Salterton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
227.7 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 42 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 458% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 21 crimes
  2. 2 Bay Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ropers Court 4 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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)3.8 mi
Torbay Hospital15.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital24.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodbury Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,390 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired32%Student6.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.3%
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
7
Exton 2.9 mi
Topsham 3 mi
Lympstone Commando 3 mi
J30 M5 3.1 mi
J30 M5 3.2 mi
J29 M5 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodbury Salterton 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

Farringdon 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ebford 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Exton (East Devon) 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (East Devon) 61 3.0 mi away ⇄
Topsham 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clyst Honiton 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Allercombe 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Colaton Raleigh 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Newton Poppleford 43 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodbury Salterton a nice place to live?

Woodbury Salterton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodbury Salterton is 36/100, 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 Woodbury Salterton?

Woodbury Salterton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodbury Salterton?

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

Woodbury Salterton in context

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Postcode districts in Woodbury Salterton

EX5 45 ⇄

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