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Living in Ashton (Cornwall): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashton (Cornwall) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Ashton (Cornwall) most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 24/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Ashton (Cornwall) places 2nd of 5 in the TR13 postcode district. Ashton (Cornwall) is a place of extremes: 96/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Ashton (Cornwall) sits 62 points above the TR13 district figure of 34/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

214.3 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 45 crimes

↑ 184% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes

↑ 107% above national average

Public order 9 crimes

↑ 191% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes

↑ 178% above national average

Other theft 8 crimes

↑ 171% above national average

other 16 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 17 crimes
2 Reppersfield Row 10 crimes
3 Rinsey Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³

Green Space 41

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 5 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

Breage CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital15.6 mi

The Duchy Hospital15.6 mi

Bodmin Hospital36.4 mi

Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.4 mi

Routine referral (median)8 wks

Treated within 18 weeks73.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%

Nearest GP surgeryHelston Medical Centre3.7 mi

GP capacity1,443 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

Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%

available across Cornwall

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

99.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

99.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate47.4%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed47.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired38.4%Student2.3%Other inactive10.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary20.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3%

Home ownership82.6%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Cornwall · 2026-27

A £1,727

B £2,015

C £2,303

D £2,591

E £3,167

F £3,743

G £4,318

H £5,182

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

St Erth 5.9 mi

Hayle 6.1 mi

Lelant Saltings 6.2 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashton (Cornwall) 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton (Cornwall) a nice place to live?

Ashton (Cornwall) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashton (Cornwall) is 44/100, 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 Ashton (Cornwall)?

Ashton (Cornwall) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ashton (Cornwall) in context

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Postcode districts in Ashton (Cornwall)

TR13 45 ⇄

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