Town Pop. 1,305

Living in Goldsithney: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Goldsithney is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the TR20 postcode district.

The TR20 district averages 45/100, putting Goldsithney 7 points below its own postcode area. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
160.2 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 94 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 30 crimes
  2. 2 Treloweth Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Hill 14 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
81
Green Space 48
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Hilary 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
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital17.4 mi
The Duchy Hospital17.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital38.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMarazion Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,006 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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.6%Student2.8%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership71.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
St Erth 3.1 mi
Lelant Saltings 3.6 mi
Lelant 4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £245,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£236k £274k £313k £351k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Perran Downs 46 0.6 mi away ⇄
Rosudgeon 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Praa Sands 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rose-an-Grouse 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Godolphin Cross 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ashton (Cornwall) 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lelant 45 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Goldsithney a nice place to live?

Goldsithney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Goldsithney is 38/100, 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 Goldsithney?

Goldsithney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 209 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Goldsithney?

Among the top-rated schools in Goldsithney is St Hilary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Goldsithney in total.

What are house prices like in Goldsithney?

The current median house price in Goldsithney is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%.

Goldsithney in context

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Postcode districts in Goldsithney

TR20 45 ⇄

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