Living in Woolacombe: Liveability Score 35/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Woolacombe comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 82/100 against a national town median of 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 24/100 versus a median of 60/100.
That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the EX34 postcode district. On environment specifically, Woolacombe sits 13 points above the EX34 district figure of 69/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see EX34 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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Services
Economy & Bills
Transport
Lifestyle
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £517,500 | 10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Woolacombe a nice place to live?
Woolacombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woolacombe is 35/100, 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 Woolacombe?
Woolacombe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Woolacombe?
Among the top-rated schools in Woolacombe is Woolacombe School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woolacombe in total.
What are house prices like in Woolacombe?
The current median house price in Woolacombe is £517,500, around 82% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%.
Woolacombe in context
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