Town Pop. 930

Living in Egloshayle: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Egloshayle is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Egloshayle most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 5 places in the PL27 postcode district. It scores 11 points above the PL27 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the PL27 district's 41/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL27 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Egloshayle scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
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 72 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Marshall Avenue 13 crimes
  2. 2 Eglos Parc 13 crimes
  3. 3 Bridge View 8 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.459 · PM2.5 5.025 · PM10 9.432 µg/m³
79
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Wadebridge Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wadebridge SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital4.6 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital16.6 mi
The Duchy Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWadebridge and Camel Estuary Practice0.6 mi
GP capacity1,546 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
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.2%Student3.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.4%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership71.8%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
30
Roche 6.7 mi
Bugle 8 mi
Bodmin Parkway 8.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
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 Egloshayle 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

Wadebridge 46 0.6 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rock (Cornwall) 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
St Tudy 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Port Isaac 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Padstow 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Lanivet 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bodmin 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Polzeath and Trebetherick 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
St Teath 42 6.6 mi away ⇄
Victoria 34 6.6 mi away ⇄
St Breward 43 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Egloshayle a nice place to live?

Egloshayle is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Egloshayle 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 Egloshayle?

Egloshayle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Egloshayle?

Among the top-rated schools in Egloshayle are Wadebridge Primary Academy and Wadebridge School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Egloshayle in total.

Egloshayle in context

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Postcode districts in Egloshayle

PL27 44 ⇄

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