Town Pop. 181

Living in Canon's Town: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Canon's Town scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 30/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the TR27 postcode district, Canon's Town ranks 7th.

Against the wider TR27 district average of 42/100, that is 6 points below. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). Wider context for the surrounding area: TR27 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
1,243.1 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 90 crimes
↑ 1393% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 1390% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 2337% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 2306% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 665% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 30 crimes
  2. 2 Treloweth Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Heather Lane 16 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.94 · PM2.5 5.037 · PM10 10.911 µg/m³
80
Green Space 44
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital17.3 mi
The Duchy Hospital17.3 mi
Bodmin Hospital37.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr C.A. Jones & Partners2.5 mi
GP capacity1,067 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
79.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed2%Retired30.4%Student2.9%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the most-deprived 38% 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
16
St Erth 0.7 mi
Lelant Saltings 1.1 mi
Lelant 1.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
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 Canon's Town 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

Rose-an-Grouse 38 0.8 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lelant 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Carbis Bay 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
The Towans 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hayle 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Cornwall) 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Perran Downs 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Canon's Town a nice place to live?

Canon's Town has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Canon's Town is 36/100, 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 Canon's Town?

Canon's Town is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 225 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Canon's Town

TR27 42 ⇄

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