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Living in Cubert: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cubert scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the TR8 postcode district, Cubert ranks 8th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its safety score runs 8 points above the TR8 district's 86/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR8 postcode district.

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Cubert scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Treguth Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 5 crimes
  3. 3 Wheal Golden Drive 5 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 2.299 · PM2.5 4.886 · PM10 9.643 µg/m³
81
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • Cubert Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital7.5 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital7.6 mi
Bodmin Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNewquay Health Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity1,472 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
77.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2%Retired32.4%Student3.5%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership80.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
15
Newquay 3 mi
Quintrell Downs 4.2 mi
St. Columb Road 7.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Cubert 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

Crantock 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Goonhavern 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
St Newlyn East 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Perranporth 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newquay 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bolingey 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Quintrell Downs 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Trevellas 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
St Erme and Trispen 33 6.0 mi away ⇄
St Agnes 46 6.1 mi away ⇄
Carloggas 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Summercourt 42 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cubert a nice place to live?

Cubert has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cubert is 36/100, 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 Cubert?

Cubert is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Cubert in context

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Postcode districts in Cubert

TR8 38 ⇄

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