Town Pop. 1,102

Living in Connor Downs: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Connor Downs is 31/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 9 scored places in the TR27 postcode district.

The TR27 district averages 42/100, putting Connor Downs 11 points below its own postcode area. That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (10), schools (20), lifestyle (21) and transport (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR27 postcode district.

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Connor Downs scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
238.7 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 148 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ellis Meadow 44 crimes
  2. 2 Loggans Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Tewynn Court 17 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.087 · PM2.5 5.103 · PM10 10.888 µg/m³
79
Green Space 26
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Connor Downs AcademyPrimary · 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
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital12.5 mi
The Duchy Hospital12.5 mi
Bodmin Hospital32.7 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr C.A. Jones & Partners2.3 mi
GP capacity1,127 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
31.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired28.7%Student3.2%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership64%
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
28
Hayle 2.6 mi
Camborne 3.2 mi
Lelant 3.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 £290,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£306k £325k £344k £363k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Reawla 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hayle 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barripper and Penponds 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
The Towans 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Leedstown 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Camborne 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Praze-an-Beeble 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lelant 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rose-an-Grouse 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Troon (Cornwall) 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tolvaddon 49 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Connor Downs a nice place to live?

Connor Downs has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Connor Downs is 31/100, 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 Connor Downs?

Connor Downs has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 263 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Connor Downs?

Among the top-rated schools in Connor Downs is Connor Downs Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Connor Downs in total.

What are house prices like in Connor Downs?

The current median house price in Connor Downs is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Connor Downs in context

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Postcode districts in Connor Downs

TR27 42 ⇄

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