Town Pop. 851

Living in Goonhavern: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Goonhavern is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the TR4 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the TR4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (7), lifestyle (9), transport (15) and schools (24) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR4 postcode district.

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Goonhavern scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
157.5 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 74 crimes
↑ 161% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kew Carrek 28 crimes
  2. 2 Marshfield Close 22 crimes
  3. 3 Wheal Albert Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 41
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Goonhavern Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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 departmentsThe Duchy Hospital4.7 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital4.8 mi
Bodmin Hospital18.1 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 surgeryPerranporth Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,242 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.9%Student4.3%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical40%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership71.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
15
Newquay 5.3 mi
Quintrell Downs 5.6 mi
Truro 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Goonhavern 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

Bolingey 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Perranporth 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cubert 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
St Newlyn East 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Trevellas 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shortlanesend 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
St Erme and Trispen 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Crantock 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
St Agnes 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Newquay 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Threemilestone 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Quintrell Downs 40 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Goonhavern a nice place to live?

Goonhavern has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Goonhavern is 33/100, 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 Goonhavern?

Goonhavern has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Goonhavern?

Among the top-rated schools in Goonhavern is Goonhavern Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Goonhavern in total.

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Postcode districts in Goonhavern

TR4 43 ⇄

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