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Living in Zeal Monachorum: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Zeal Monachorum is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the EX17 postcode district, Zeal Monachorum ranks 7th.

On economic health specifically, Zeal Monachorum sits 14 points above the EX17 district figure of 59/100. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX17 postcode district.

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Zeal Monachorum scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
609.2 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 26 crimes
↑ 798% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 746% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 827% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 1214% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 1625% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Yeo Road 5 crimes
  2. 2 Betham Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Cleaveanger Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.249 · PM2.5 4.764 · PM10 8.536 µg/m³
82
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)15.2 mi
North Devon District Hospital21.1 mi
Torbay Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr AMJ Bower and Partners1.5 mi
GP capacity1,541 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical41.6%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Morchard Road 2 mi
Lapford 2.5 mi
Copplestone 3 mi
J31 M5 16.3 mi
J31 M5 16.5 mi
J29 M5 16.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Zeal Monachorum 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

Bow 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lapford 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Copplestone 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Tawton 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Morchard Bishop 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chawleigh 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
Winkleigh 29 6.5 mi away ⇄
Chulmleigh 37 6.8 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Mid Devon) 39 6.9 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 7.4 mi away ⇄
Crediton 43 7.5 mi away ⇄
South Zeal 34 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Zeal Monachorum a nice place to live?

Zeal Monachorum has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Zeal Monachorum is 32/100, 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 Zeal Monachorum?

Zeal Monachorum is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Zeal Monachorum in context

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Postcode districts in Zeal Monachorum

EX17 36 ⇄

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