Town Pop. 670

Living in Blackwater (Cornwall): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackwater (Cornwall) comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the TR4 postcode district, Blackwater (Cornwall) ranks 8th.

The TR4 district averages 43/100, putting Blackwater (Cornwall) 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (81) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TR4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Blackwater (Cornwall) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
198.5 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 66 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wheal Concorde Way 18 crimes
  2. 2 Passmore Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3.132 · PM2.5 5.154 · PM10 10.805 µg/m³
79
Green Space 42
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Blackwater Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital3.5 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital3.5 mi
Bodmin Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChacewater Health Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,330 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2%Retired27.5%Student3.1%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership68%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Redruth 3.3 mi
Perranwell 4.9 mi
Truro 5.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Blackwater (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.

Nearby places

Wheal Rose 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Mount Hawke 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Chacewater 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
St Day 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Porthtowan 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Threemilestone 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
St Agnes 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Carharrack 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Redruth 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cambrose 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackwater (Cornwall) a nice place to live?

Blackwater (Cornwall) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blackwater (Cornwall) is 34/100, 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 Blackwater (Cornwall)?

Blackwater (Cornwall) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 133 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackwater (Cornwall)?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackwater (Cornwall) is Blackwater Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blackwater (Cornwall) in total.

Blackwater (Cornwall) in context

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Postcode districts in Blackwater (Cornwall)

TR4 43 ⇄

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