Heathfield & Liverton
Teignbridge 007 · 4 sub-areas · 6,822 residents
Teignbridge 007 is a rural pocket of Devon's Teignbridge district, home to around 6,800 people and sitting well outside any major city. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £854 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — though with three-quarters of residents owning their homes, the rental market here is small and relatively quiet.
Heathfield & Liverton is a settled residential pocket of Teignbridge. The bigger gravitational centre is Bristol, around 164 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Heathfield & Liverton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £944 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Heathfield & Liverton in Teignbridge
Living in Heathfield & Liverton
This part of Teignbridge is deeply rural in character. With over a quarter of residents aged 65 or older and nearly three in four households owner-occupied, it has the feel of an established, settled community rather than a transient rental market. That's reflected in the low share of private renters — just over one in seven households rents privately, compared to closer to one in five nationally.
The cost picture is one of the area's strongest draws. A 2-bed comes in at around £854 a month, well below the UK median of roughly £1,200. Even the 3-bed tier — around £1,066 a month — undercuts what you'd pay for a 2-bed in many southern English cities. The trade-off is that rents are rising: up around 4.5% in the past year, in line with broader South West pressures.
Day-to-day life here runs on the car. Around 63% of residents drive to work, and just 1% rely on public transport — which tells you everything about what connectivity is like. The nearest rail station is roughly 7.3 km away in a straight line, a short drive. Nearly 28% of residents work from home, which is well above the national norm and suggests the local population has adapted to the area's relative isolation.
The age profile is distinctly older. More than one in five residents is aged 50–64, and over a quarter are 65 or older. Families with children are present — about 18% of households — but younger adults aged 18–34 make up only around 17% of the population. If you're relocating here for work or seeking a lively rental scene, this isn't that place. But for those after space, lower costs, and a quieter pace, it makes a reasonable case.
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Frequently asked
- Is Teignbridge 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, rural part of Devon with low crime, affordable rents, and plenty of green space nearby. The trade-off is limited public transport, an older community profile, and a long way from any major city. It suits remote workers, retirees, and families who don't need urban amenities on their doorstep.
- What is the rent in Teignbridge 007?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £643 a month, a 2-bed around £854, and a 3-bed around £1,066. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.5% over the past year, but the area remains affordable compared to most of the South West.
- Is Teignbridge 007 safe?
- Yes, by UK standards. The crime rate here is around 49 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. Rural Devon generally records lower crime than urban areas, and this part of Teignbridge is no exception.
- What's the commute from Teignbridge 007 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 63% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 7.3 km away. Public-transport connections to major cities are limited; the journey to London by rail or bus takes close to four hours. Nearly 28% of residents work from home, which is significantly above the national average.
- Who lives in Teignbridge 007?
- Mostly older, settled homeowners. Over a quarter of residents are aged 65 or older, and around 75% own their homes. It's a predominantly white British community with a low proportion of younger renters. Families with children make up about 18% of households, and around 28% of residents live alone.
- What schools are near Teignbridge 007?
- There are 6 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 13.7 km away. In a rural area like this, school transport and catchment boundaries are worth checking carefully before committing to a move.