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Living in Duporth: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Duporth scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. No other settlement in the PL26 postcode district scores higher. Duporth leads all 17.

The PL26 district averages 40/100, putting Duporth 15 points above its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Duporth sits 20 points above the PL26 district figure of 32/100. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL26 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
549.2 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 32 crimes
↑ 688% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 1223% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 1540% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 624% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 531% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pentewan Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Fore Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.086 · PM2.5 5.145 · PM10 9.75 µg/m³
80
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Ungraded
  • Charlestown Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Mount Charles SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Penrice AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital9.5 mi
The Duchy Hospital14.5 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWheal Northey1.3 mi
GP capacity2,154 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired35.7%Student3.2%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership70.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
St Austell 1.3 mi
Par 3.4 mi
Luxulyan 4.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £370,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£405k £468k £533k £597k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

St Austell 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Polgooth 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tregrehan Mills 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
St Blazey 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Par 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Penwithick 30 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sticker 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath Highway 46 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Duporth a nice place to live?

Duporth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Duporth is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Duporth?

Duporth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Duporth?

The current median house price in Duporth is £370,000, around 30% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 28%.

Duporth in context

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Postcode districts in Duporth

PL26 40 ⇄

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