Town Pop. 727

Living in Grampound Road: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grampound Road scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 31/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the TR2 postcode district, Grampound Road ranks 7th.

Against the wider TR2 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see TR2 postcode district.

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Grampound Road scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
111.4 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 49 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Windmill Hill 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parcandowr 9 crimes
  3. 3 Brewartha 7 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 53
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Grampound Road Village CofE 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
7
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital7.9 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital7.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital13 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 surgeryProbus Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity2,384 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
45.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired20.8%Student6.1%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical40.2%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership70.7%
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
9
St. Columb Road 5.6 mi
St Austell 6.4 mi
Truro 7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Grampound Road 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

Grampound 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Probus 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Stephen 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Trethosa 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tregony 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Summercourt 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sticker 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Foxhole 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tresillian 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Nanpean 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
St Erme and Trispen 33 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grampound Road a nice place to live?

Grampound Road has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grampound Road is 37/100, 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 Grampound Road?

Grampound Road is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grampound Road?

Among the top-rated schools in Grampound Road is Grampound Road Village CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Grampound Road in total.

Grampound Road in context

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Postcode districts in Grampound Road

TR2 45 ⇄

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