Town Pop. 196

Living in Downgate: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Downgate comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the PL17 postcode district.

Against the wider PL17 district average of 41/100, that is 7 points below. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL17 postcode district.

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Downgate scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
239.8 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 28 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Kyl Cober Parc 6 crimes
  3. 3 Trevendon 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.688 · PM2.5 4.89 · PM10 9.165 µg/m³
81
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital7.9 mi
Derriford Hospital11.1 mi
Bodmin Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCallington Health Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,975 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired34.7%Student7.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.5%
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
9
Gunnislake 3.9 mi
Calstock 4.8 mi
Bere Alston 5.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
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 Downgate 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

Kelly Bray 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Venterdon 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Callington 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Harrowbarrow 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Cornwall) 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Clampits 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
St Dominick 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Pensilva 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Lamerton 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Downgate a nice place to live?

Downgate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Downgate is 34/100, 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 Downgate?

Downgate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Downgate

PL17 41 ⇄

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