Town Pop. 1,579

Living in Carharrack: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Carharrack scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 12/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the TR16 postcode district.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). Below 30/100: healthcare (8), lifestyle (22), bills (24), schools (26) and transport (27). For the surrounding area, see TR16 postcode district.

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Carharrack scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
145.7 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 100 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 United Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Scoria Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 73
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • St Day and Carharrack Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital3.9 mi
The Duchy Hospital3.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital24.7 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 surgeryChacewater Health Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,682 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.9%Student3.4%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.4%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary27.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the most-deprived 33% 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
27
Redruth 2.3 mi
Perranwell 3 mi
Penryn 5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£234k £258k £283k £306k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

St Day 37 0.7 mi away ⇄
Lanner 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chacewater 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wheal Rose 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Redruth 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ponsanooth 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Perranarworthal 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Cornwall) 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stithians 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Perranwell Station 41 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carharrack a nice place to live?

Carharrack has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Carharrack is 40/100, 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 Carharrack?

Carharrack is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 230 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Carharrack?

Among the top-rated schools in Carharrack is St Day and Carharrack Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Carharrack in total.

What are house prices like in Carharrack?

The current median house price in Carharrack is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Carharrack in context

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Postcode districts in Carharrack

TR16 42 ⇄

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