Town Pop. 378

Living in Darite: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Darite comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Darite most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 9 places in the PL14 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the PL14 district's 33/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Darite scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
314.8 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 59 crimes
↑ 369% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 327% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 308% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Penhale Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Well Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Hendra Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.422 · PM2.5 4.892 · PM10 8.905 µg/m³
81
Green Space 33
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Darite Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Cleer Primary 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
7
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital2.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital12.4 mi
Derriford Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryOak Tree Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,450 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.5%Student2.8%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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
10
Liskeard 3.6 mi
Coombe Junction Halt 3.9 mi
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt 5.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Darite 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

Tremar 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
St Cleer 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Pensilva 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Liskeard 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dobwalls 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Menheniot 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Doublebois 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
St Neot 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Callington 42 6.3 mi away ⇄
Kelly Bray 45 6.4 mi away ⇄
Venterdon 0 6.6 mi away ⇄
Lewannick 37 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Darite a nice place to live?

Darite has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Darite is 42/100, 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 Darite?

Darite is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Darite?

Among the top-rated schools in Darite are Darite Primary Academy and St Cleer Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Darite in total.

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Postcode districts in Darite

PL14 38 ⇄

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