Town Pop. 16,470

Living in Bodmin: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bodmin comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 32/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Bodmin places 3rd of 7 in the PL30 postcode district. The PL30 district averages 36/100, putting Bodmin 6 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 39 points above the PL30 district's 12/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL30 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
32
131.1 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 1,083 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 310 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 216 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Public order 123 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 123 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 304 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 71 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 68 crimes
  3. 3 Crockwell Street 63 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
28
6 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good3Ungraded
  • Berrycoombe SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • North Cornwall Alternative Provision AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, BodminPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Beacon AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Bodmin CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospitalin area
Liskeard Community Hospital10.8 mi
The Duchy Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,509 patients per GP
5dentists3pharmacies

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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 428 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.3%Student3.4%Other inactive13.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.1%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary36.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership58.7%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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
42
Bodmin Parkway 2.9 mi
Lostwithiel 4.8 mi
Luxulyan 5.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 34
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,000 107
Detached £312,500 35
Semi-detached £204,000 27
Terraced £174,000 37
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£91k £197k £306k £412k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lanivet 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lostwithiel 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Luxulyan 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 5.6 mi away ⇄
Victoria 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Bugle 29 5.9 mi away ⇄
St Tudy 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Wadebridge 46 6.2 mi away ⇄
St Breward 43 6.4 mi away ⇄
Roche 34 6.5 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bodmin a nice place to live?

Bodmin has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bodmin is 42/100, 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 Bodmin?

Bodmin has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 2,159 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bodmin?

Among the top-rated schools in Bodmin are Berrycoombe School, North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Bodmin in total.

What are house prices like in Bodmin?

The current median house price in Bodmin is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £312,500, semi-detached £204,000, terraced £174,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 107 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bodmin in context

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Postcode districts in Bodmin

PL30 36 ⇄
PL31 43 ⇄

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