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Living in Bolingey: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bolingey comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the TR6 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 30 points above the TR6 district's 65/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
119.7 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 16 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bethan View 6 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 4 crimes
  3. 3 Perrancombe Garden Court 4 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 2.525 · PM2.5 5.009 · PM10 10.281 µg/m³
80
Green Space 48
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Perranporth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital4.7 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital4.8 mi
Bodmin Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPerranporth Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,189 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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
82.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.9%Student3.4%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership84.3%
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Truro 6.1 mi
Newquay 6.3 mi
Quintrell Downs 7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bolingey 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

Perranporth 38 0.8 mi away ⇄
Trevellas 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Goonhavern 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
St Agnes 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cubert 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shortlanesend 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
St Newlyn East 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mount Hawke 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Cornwall) 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Crantock 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Threemilestone 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
St Erme and Trispen 33 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolingey a nice place to live?

Bolingey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bolingey is 37/100, 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 Bolingey?

Bolingey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 31 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bolingey?

Among the top-rated schools in Bolingey is Perranporth Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bolingey in total.

Bolingey in context

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Postcode districts in Bolingey

TR6 38 ⇄

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