Living in West Devon
West Devon is a large municipality in South West (England), United Kingdom, home to 55,329 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 10%, #37 of 388), nature lovers (top 22%, #85 of 388), early retirees (top 26%, #99 of 387).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 58 min and sets around 16:14; in late June it sets around 21:32.
How West Devon 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 | 52 | #212 of 378 | #17 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #281 of 387 | #21 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #203 of 378 | #16 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #219 of 378 | #17 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #142 of 378 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #161 of 378 | #15 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #99 of 387 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Single professional | 36 | #364 of 368 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 37 | #364 of 367 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 59 | #263 of 387 | #13 of 28 | Map |
| Commuter | 40 | #368 of 368 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #289 of 378 | #23 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #276 of 388 | #19 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 37 | #341 of 387 | #25 of 28 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #165 of 378 | #19 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #85 of 388 | #2 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 | 64 | #37 of 388 | #3 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #153 of 388 | #6 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 26 | #345 of 388 | #25 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #373 of 388 | #28 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #130 of 388 | #12 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #110 of 209 | #7 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 8 | #387 of 388 | #28 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | 40 | #356 of 368 | #26 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Plymouth 26 km
- South Hams 32 km
- Teignbridge 36 km
- Exeter 41 km
- Torbay 42 km
- Torridge 42 km
- Mid Devon 50 km
- North Devon 53 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.