Town Pop. 1,597

Living in Yelverton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yelverton scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 82/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Yelverton places 4th of 7 in the PL20 postcode district. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see PL20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
115.8 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 79 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 33 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 14 crimes
  3. 3 Devon Oaks 9 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Horrabridge Primary & Nursery 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
13
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital3.7 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital15.4 mi
Torbay Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3.2 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 capacity1,085 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate48.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired38.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax West Devon · 2026-27
A £1,803
B £2,104
C £2,404
D £2,705
E £3,306
F £3,907
G £4,508
H £5,410
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
Bere Ferrers 4.7 mi
Bere Alston 4.8 mi
Calstock 5.2 mi
J31 M5 28.2 mi
J31 M5 28.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £387,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All
£358k £388k £419k £450k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Crapstone 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Horrabridge 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Dousland 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Buckland Monachorum 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bickleigh 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tavistock 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Princetown 33 5.9 mi away ⇄
Cargreen 44 6.2 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 6.2 mi away ⇄
Plymouth 65 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yelverton a nice place to live?

Yelverton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yelverton is 40/100, 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 Yelverton?

Yelverton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 185 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yelverton?

Among the top-rated schools in Yelverton is Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Yelverton in total.

What are house prices like in Yelverton?

The current median house price in Yelverton is £387,500, around 36% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

Yelverton in context

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Postcode districts in Yelverton

PL20 37 ⇄

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