Town Pop. 1,459

Living in Delabole: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Delabole scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Delabole most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 24/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Delabole is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Delabole sits 42 points above the PL33 district figure of 56/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL33 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
98 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 81 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tethadene 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Atlantic Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
82
Green Space 52
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Delabole Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital10.2 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital16.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital28.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBottreaux Surgery4.5 mi
GP capacity2,306 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.6%Student2.1%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.9%Skilled & technical44.4%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Bodmin Parkway 12.6 mi
Roche 14.9 mi
Lostwithiel 15.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Delabole 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

Camelford 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Teath 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tintagel 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Boscastle 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
St Tudy 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Port Isaac 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
St Breward 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Trewassa 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 6.9 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 8.6 mi away ⇄
Wadebridge 46 8.7 mi away ⇄
Polzeath and Trebetherick 35 9.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Delabole a nice place to live?

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

Delabole is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Delabole?

Among the top-rated schools in Delabole is Delabole Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Delabole in total.

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Postcode districts in Delabole

PL33 39 ⇄

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