Black Torrington
Village · 550 residents
58Good
Good · better than 3 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 31 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- Transport scores 72, well above the typical 60
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- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Infrastructure scores 38, below the typical 60
- Schools scores 39, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Black Torrington
Map outline: Civil parish boundary
Is Black Torrington a good place to live?
Black Torrington scores 58/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for safety (86) and transport (72).
It scores lowest on infrastructure (38) and schools (39).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Black Torrington in South West, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Black Torrington
The summary for Black Torrington is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026