Town Pop. 600

Living in Budock Water: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Budock Water scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 52/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 30/100 versus a median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the TR11 postcode district scores higher. Budock Water leads all 9. On lifestyle specifically, Budock Water sits 12 points below the TR11 district figure of 64/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and environment (81). Wider context for the surrounding area: TR11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
161.7 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 48 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bickland Hill 32 crimes
  2. 2 Oakland Park 13 crimes
  3. 3 Long Meadow Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3.652 · PM2.5 5.191 · PM10 10.268 µg/m³
79
Green Space 87
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • St Francis CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Falmouth SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, FalmouthPrimary · 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
43
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital8 mi
The Duchy Hospital8.1 mi
Bodmin Hospital27 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryTrescobeas Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,719 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.8%Student3.4%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.9%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-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
Penmere 0.9 mi
Penryn 1.7 mi
Falmouth Town 1.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Budock Water 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

Falmouth 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Penryn 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Mabe Burnthouse 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Flushing 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mawnan Smith 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Porth Navas 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Helford Passage 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Constantine 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ponsanooth 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
St Mawes 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Harcourt 0 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Budock Water a nice place to live?

Budock Water is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Budock Water is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Budock Water?

Budock Water is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Budock Water?

Among the top-rated schools in Budock Water is St Francis CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Budock Water in total.

Budock Water in context

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Postcode districts in Budock Water

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