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Living in Cargreen: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cargreen scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 30/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the PL12 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 6 points below the PL12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. For the surrounding area, see PL12 postcode district.

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Cargreen scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
180.6 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 17 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fairmead Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 14 crimes
  3. 3 Narrow Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Landulph 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
3
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital4.2 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital10.3 mi
Bodmin Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs. Hamilton, Earl & Sowden2.2 mi
GP capacity2,157 patients per GP
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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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.3%Retired34.8%Student2.6%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Bere Ferrers 1.5 mi
Saltash 2.4 mi
St Budeaux Victoria Road 2.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Cargreen 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

Carkeel 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Saltash 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Landrake 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
St Dominick 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Clampits 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Torpoint 55 4.5 mi away ⇄
Buckland Monachorum 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Plymouth 65 5.2 mi away ⇄
Harrowbarrow 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cargreen a nice place to live?

Cargreen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cargreen is 44/100, 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 Cargreen?

Cargreen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cargreen?

Among the top-rated schools in Cargreen is Landulph School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cargreen in total.

Cargreen in context

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Postcode districts in Cargreen

PL12 50 ⇄

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