Town Pop. 1,329

Living in Four Lanes: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Four Lanes scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 38/100 versus a median of 67/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the TR16 postcode district, Four Lanes ranks 3rd.

Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (11), bills (24) and lifestyle (26). That puts Four Lanes in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR16 postcode district.

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Four Lanes scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 37 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pencarn Parc 15 crimes
  2. 2 Bray Rise 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ballard Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 2.678 · PM2.5 4.986 · PM10 9.368 µg/m³
81
Green Space 58
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good
  • Nine Maidens Alternative Provision AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pencoys 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
11
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital7.4 mi
The Duchy Hospital7.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital28.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCarn to Coast Health Centres2.1 mi
GP capacity1,736 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2%Retired23.6%Student3.8%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.6%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary34.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the most-deprived 27% 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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Redruth 2.2 mi
Camborne 2.6 mi
Perranwell 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Four Lanes 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

Troon (Cornwall) 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lanner 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Redruth 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pool and Illogan 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Camborne 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Illogan 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stithians 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tolvaddon 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barripper and Penponds 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Carharrack 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
St Day 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Praze-an-Beeble 41 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Four Lanes a nice place to live?

Four Lanes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Four Lanes is 46/100, 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 Four Lanes?

Four Lanes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Four Lanes?

Among the top-rated schools in Four Lanes are Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy and Pencoys Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Four Lanes in total.

Four Lanes in context

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Postcode districts in Four Lanes

TR16 42 ⇄

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