Living in South Hams
South Hams is a large municipality in South West (England), United Kingdom, home to 85,340 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 5%, #16 of 388), retired couples (top 19%, #69 of 378), nature lovers (top 23%, #86 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about South Hams
- The English Channel is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 01 min and sets around 16:14; in late June it sets around 21:30.
How South Hams ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #142 of 378 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #320 of 387 | #26 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #248 of 378 | #21 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #207 of 378 | #16 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #69 of 378 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #94 of 378 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #90 of 387 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #271 of 368 | #22 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 52 | #289 of 367 | #23 of 26 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #194 of 362 | #19 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #353 of 387 | #28 of 28 | Map |
| Commuter | 57 | #350 of 368 | #25 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 56 | #330 of 361 | #23 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 55 | #168 of 354 | #14 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #322 of 378 | #25 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #336 of 388 | #27 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 49 | #265 of 363 | #23 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 47 | #258 of 387 | #21 of 28 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #92 of 378 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #86 of 388 | #3 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 68 | #16 of 388 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #223 of 388 | #20 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 32 | #325 of 388 | #22 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #337 of 388 | #23 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #89 of 388 | #6 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #61 of 209 | #4 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 25 | #371 of 388 | #25 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | 45 | #326 of 368 | #22 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Plymouth 21 km
- Torbay 23 km
- Teignbridge 27 km
- West Devon 32 km
- Exeter 45 km
- East Devon 51 km
- Mid Devon 61 km
- Torridge 73 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.