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Living in Downderry: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Downderry comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Against the wider PL11 district average of 49/100, that is 10 points below. On broadband specifically, Downderry sits 40 points above the PL11 district figure of 43/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL11 postcode district.

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Downderry scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
129 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 37 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 272% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trewrickle Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Trewall Hill 9 crimes
  3. 3 Front Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
82
Green Space 13
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Nicolas' CofE VA School, DownderryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital7 mi
Derriford Hospital11.3 mi
Bodmin Hospital17.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryQuay Lane Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,430 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed2.9%Retired36.8%Student3.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
7
St Germans 3.5 mi
Looe 3.8 mi
Sandplace 4.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Downderry 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

St Germans 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Looe 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Landrake 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Menheniot 38 5.7 mi away ⇄
Carey Park 39 6.5 mi away ⇄
Pelynt 36 6.9 mi away ⇄
Millbrook 42 6.9 mi away ⇄
Polperro 34 7.0 mi away ⇄
Carkeel 36 7.1 mi away ⇄
Torpoint 55 7.1 mi away ⇄
Saltash 56 7.2 mi away ⇄
Liskeard 38 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Downderry a nice place to live?

Downderry has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Downderry is 39/100, 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 Downderry?

Downderry is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Downderry?

Among the top-rated schools in Downderry is St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Downderry in total.

Downderry in context

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Postcode districts in Downderry

PL11 49 ⇄

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