Town Pop. 1,764

Living in Yealmpton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yealmpton comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 5 places in the PL8 postcode district. It scores 11 points above the PL8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its healthcare score runs 26 points above the PL8 district's 26/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL8 postcode district.

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Yealmpton scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes

↓ 57% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes

↓ 34% below national average

Burglary 6 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Public order 5 crimes

↓ 57% below national average

Other theft 4 crimes

↓ 63% below national average

other 8 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Yealm Park 7 crimes
2 Parking Area 6 crimes
3 Brook Mead 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks Ample 5

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 4 within 4km

1Good

Yealmpton 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

A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital6.6 mi

Liskeard Community Hospital20.9 mi

Torbay Hospital21.4 mi

Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3.3 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks65.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs67%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity995 patients per GP

1dentist0pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%

available across South Hams

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

95.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate51%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed51%Unemployed1.2%Retired35.2%Student4%Other inactive8.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary17%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%

Home ownership71.1%

Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax South Hams · 2026-27

A £1,743

B £2,034

C £2,324

D £2,615

E £3,196

F £3,777

G £4,358

H £5,230

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

Ivybridge 5.3 mi

Plymouth 6.7 mi

Devonport 7.8 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 2

Takeaways None

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£290,000	13

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Yealmpton a nice place to live?

Yealmpton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Yealmpton is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Yealmpton?

Yealmpton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yealmpton?

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

What are house prices like in Yealmpton?

The current median house price in Yealmpton is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 34%.

Yealmpton in context

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Postcode districts in Yealmpton

PL8 41 ⇄

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