Town Pop. 263

Living in Carloggas: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Carloggas scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the TR8 postcode district.

That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (12), schools (19), lifestyle (25) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR8 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Carloggas scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
1,703.4 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 232 crimes
↑ 2549% above national average
Other theft 52 crimes
↑ 3089% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 43 crimes
↑ 2304% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 951% above national average
Drugs 17 crimes
↑ 1858% above national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 50 crimes
  2. 2 Watergate Road 50 crimes
  3. 3 Parka Road 38 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
81
Green Space 70
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital10.5 mi
The Duchy Hospital11.7 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryNarrowcliff Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,222 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
77.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired28%Student2.5%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical41.3%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
29
Quintrell Downs 2.7 mi
Newquay 3.5 mi
St. Columb Road 4.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Carloggas 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

Mawgan Porth 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
St Eval 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Quintrell Downs 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
St Columb Major 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
White Cross 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newquay 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
St Ervan 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Summercourt 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Crantock 40 5.4 mi away ⇄
St Newlyn East 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
St Merryn 37 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carloggas a nice place to live?

Carloggas has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Carloggas is 38/100, 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 Carloggas?

Carloggas has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 448 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Carloggas?

Among the top-rated schools in Carloggas is Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Carloggas in total.

Carloggas in context

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Postcode districts in Carloggas

TR8 38 ⇄

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