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Living in Boscastle: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Boscastle comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Boscastle most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 19/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Against the wider PL35 district average of 44/100, that is 10 points below. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL35 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
96.4 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 35 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Church Park Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Valency Row 9 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Boscastle Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital14.8 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital18.5 mi
Derriford Hospital31.1 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,501 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate50.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired35.5%Student2.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.8%Skilled & technical46.1%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
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
4
Bodmin Parkway 16.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Boscastle 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

Tintagel 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Camelford 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Delabole 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Trewassa 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
St Teath 42 6.6 mi away ⇄
Port Isaac 34 8.7 mi away ⇄
St Breward 43 8.8 mi away ⇄
St Tudy 40 9.2 mi away ⇄
Widemouth Bay 33 9.6 mi away ⇄
Week St Mary 36 9.6 mi away ⇄
Marhamchurch 38 11 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boscastle a nice place to live?

Boscastle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boscastle 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 Boscastle?

Boscastle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Boscastle?

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

Boscastle in context

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Postcode districts in Boscastle

PL35 44 ⇄

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