Town Pop. 2,151

Living in Carnon Downs and Devoran: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Carnon Downs and Devoran is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 37/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the TR3 postcode district, Carnon Downs and Devoran ranks 2nd.

It scores 5 points below the TR3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (9), schools (14), transport (17) and healthcare (24) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR3 postcode district.

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Carnon Downs and Devoran scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
113.4 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 115 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Carnon Crescent 25 crimes
  3. 3 Holywell Road 18 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3.229 · PM2.5 5.126 · PM10 10.012 µg/m³
80
Green Space 51
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Devoran 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
24
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital2.5 mi
The Duchy Hospital2.6 mi
Bodmin Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,023 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate46.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired40.2%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.2%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
17
Perranwell 1.1 mi
Truro 3.2 mi
Penryn 3.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £435,000 15
Detached £432,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£389k £444k £501k £556k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Perranwell Station 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Penpol 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Penelewey 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Playing Place 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Perranarworthal 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Feock 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Harcourt 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ponsanooth 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Threemilestone 43 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carnon Downs and Devoran a nice place to live?

Carnon Downs and Devoran has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Carnon Downs and Devoran is 43/100, 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 Carnon Downs and Devoran?

Carnon Downs and Devoran is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 244 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Carnon Downs and Devoran?

Among the top-rated schools in Carnon Downs and Devoran is Devoran School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Carnon Downs and Devoran in total.

What are house prices like in Carnon Downs and Devoran?

The current median house price in Carnon Downs and Devoran is £435,000, around 53% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £432,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Carnon Downs and Devoran

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