Town Pop. 129

Living in Coverack: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coverack comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 44/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the TR12 postcode district. Against the wider TR12 district average of 39/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Coverack sits 60 points above the TR12 district figure of 34/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR12 postcode district.

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Coverack scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
542.6 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 29 crimes
↑ 575% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 1154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 461% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 615% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 1840% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 Treskewes Estate 10 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 1.975 · PM2.5 4.734 · PM10 8.701 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Coverack Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital16.3 mi
The Duchy Hospital16.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital34 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgerySt Keverne Health Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,517 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate46.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired38.1%Student3%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical43.3%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership68.7%
Among the most-deprived 26% 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
5
Falmouth Town 8.5 mi
Penmere 8.5 mi
Falmouth Docks 8.7 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 Coverack 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

St Keverne 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ruan Minor 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Helford Passage 45 5.5 mi away ⇄
Porth Navas 40 5.9 mi away ⇄
Mawgan 39 5.9 mi away ⇄
Lizard 34 6.1 mi away ⇄
Mullion Cove 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Mawnan Smith 43 6.2 mi away ⇄
Mullion 47 6.5 mi away ⇄
Gweek 36 6.8 mi away ⇄
Constantine 46 7.1 mi away ⇄
Rose-in-the-bush 0 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coverack a nice place to live?

Coverack has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coverack is 45/100, 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 Coverack?

Coverack is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Coverack

TR12 39 ⇄

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