Town Pop. 622

Living in Crantock: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crantock scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the TR8 postcode district, Crantock ranks 3rd.

Its lifestyle score runs 10 points above the TR8 district's 22/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR8 postcode district.

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Crantock scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
123.8 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 34 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Surf View 15 crimes
  2. 2 Penpol Hill 10 crimes
  3. 3 Ocean View 9 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
81
Green Space 43
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital8.9 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital8.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital16.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNewquay Health Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,462 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.7%Student3.3%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership60.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
23
Newquay 1.9 mi
Quintrell Downs 3.7 mi
St. Columb Road 7.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Crantock 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

Cubert 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Newquay 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Newlyn East 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Quintrell Downs 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Goonhavern 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Perranporth 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bolingey 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Carloggas 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Mawgan Porth 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Trevellas 41 5.8 mi away ⇄
White Cross 0 6.1 mi away ⇄
Summercourt 42 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crantock a nice place to live?

Crantock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crantock 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 Crantock?

Crantock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Crantock in context

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Postcode districts in Crantock

TR8 38 ⇄

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