Town Pop. 595

Living in Crowlas: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crowlas comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 61/100 against a town median of 88/100. That places it last of the 9 scored places in the TR20 postcode district.

Against the wider TR20 district average of 45/100, that is 10 points below. Its broadband score runs 43 points above the TR20 district's 25/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR20 postcode district.

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Crowlas scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
457.1 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 101 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↑ 374% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 68 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 27 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 20 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 2.911 · PM2.5 5.023 · PM10 10.354 µg/m³
80
Green Space 31
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Ludgvan SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital18.8 mi
The Duchy Hospital18.8 mi
Bodmin Hospital39.2 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMarazion Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,006 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.9%Student2.3%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.3%Skilled & technical41%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
St Erth 2.3 mi
Lelant Saltings 2.8 mi
Penzance 2.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Crowlas 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

Marazion 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rose-an-Grouse 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Perran Downs 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lelant 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rosudgeon 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Penzance 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Carbis Bay 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Madron 37 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crowlas a nice place to live?

Crowlas has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crowlas is 35/100, 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 Crowlas?

Crowlas has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 272 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Crowlas

TR20 45 ⇄

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