Town Pop. 1,154

Living in Foxhole: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Foxhole comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Foxhole most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 31/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the PL26 postcode district, Foxhole ranks 4th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (7), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider PL26 district average of 40/100, that is 5 points above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
97.1 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 55 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goverseth Hill 20 crimes
  2. 2 Chegwyns 11 crimes
  3. 3 Beaconside 10 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 87
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Foxhole Learning AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Nanpean Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital8.9 mi
The Duchy Hospital11.7 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBrannel Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity3,596 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired25.4%Student2.7%Other inactive14.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial20.1%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary44.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the most-deprived 22% 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
27
St Austell 3.4 mi
Bugle 4.3 mi
Roche 4.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£195k £211k £227k £243k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Nanpean 43 0.7 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
St Stephen 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whitemoor 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
St Dennis 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Trethosa 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sticker 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Polgooth 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 3.4 mi away ⇄
Roche 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Foxhole a nice place to live?

Foxhole has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Foxhole is 45/100, 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 Foxhole?

Foxhole is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Foxhole?

Among the top-rated schools in Foxhole is Foxhole Learning Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Foxhole in total.

What are house prices like in Foxhole?

The current median house price in Foxhole is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

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Postcode districts in Foxhole

PL26 40 ⇄

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