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Living in Woolfardisworthy: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woolfardisworthy comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the EX39 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The EX39 district averages 43/100, putting Woolfardisworthy 10 points below its own postcode area. Its safety score runs 21 points above the EX39 district's 74/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX39 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Woolfardisworthy scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
102.4 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 18 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walland Drive 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 5 crimes
  3. 3 Town Meadows 4 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.003 · PM2.5 4.394 · PM10 8.067 µg/m³
83
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Woolsery 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 departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital16.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital34.7 mi
Bodmin Hospital37.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBradworthy Surgery4.4 mi
GP capacity1,489 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.7%Student3.3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.7%Skilled & technical42%Routine & elementary29.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership62.9%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Barnstaple 15.6 mi
Chapelton 15.8 mi
Umberleigh 17.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woolfardisworthy 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

Buck's Cross 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hartland 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Littleham 0 6.8 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 7.8 mi away ⇄
Westward Ho! 49 8.0 mi away ⇄
Bideford 44 8.0 mi away ⇄
Northam 54 8.7 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 9.1 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Torridge) 43 9.8 mi away ⇄
Shebbear 31 10 mi away ⇄
Great Torrington 45 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolfardisworthy a nice place to live?

Woolfardisworthy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woolfardisworthy is 33/100, 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 Woolfardisworthy?

Woolfardisworthy is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woolfardisworthy?

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

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Postcode districts in Woolfardisworthy

EX39 43 ⇄

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