Town Pop. 664

Living in Gorran Haven: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gorran Haven is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Gorran Haven most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the PL26 postcode district, Gorran Haven ranks 10th. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). For the surrounding area, see PL26 postcode district.

40
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Gorran Haven scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Gorran Haven.
Or compare:
PL26 6AA PL26 7AA PL26 8AA PL26

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
55.7 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 19 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Trelispen Park Drive 7 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.048 · PM2.5 4.965 · PM10 9.709 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area
1Good
  • Gorran SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital13 mi
The Duchy Hospital13 mi
Bodmin Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMevagissey Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,748 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate46.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired41.2%Student3.5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical41.3%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership75.4%
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
St Austell 6.8 mi
Par 8.8 mi
Luxulyan 10.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

Places like Gorran Haven Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Gorran Haven, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gorran Haven 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

Mevagissey 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tregony 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Sticker 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Polgooth 45 5.7 mi away ⇄
Duporth 55 6.0 mi away ⇄
Grampound 39 6.2 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 6.9 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 7.0 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 7.0 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 7.4 mi away ⇄
Probus 44 7.8 mi away ⇄
Grampound Road 37 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorran Haven a nice place to live?

Gorran Haven has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gorran Haven is 40/100, 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 Gorran Haven?

Gorran Haven is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gorran Haven?

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

Gorran Haven in context

See the best places to live in Cornwall, ranked

Postcode districts in Gorran Haven

PL26 40 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode