Town Pop. 5,629

Living in Hayle: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hayle is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Hayle most outperforms the national norm: 41/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 46/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Hayle places 3rd of 9 in the TR27 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the TR27 district's 28/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR27 postcode district.

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Hayle scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
151.2 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 337 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 125 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 111 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Shoplifting 99 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Other theft 55 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
other 124 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Penpol Terrace 59 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 54 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 49 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
26
4 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Bodriggy AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hayle AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Erth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Penpol SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital14.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital14.1 mi
Bodmin Hospital34.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,127 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 241 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired31.9%Student2.8%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.3%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary29.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
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
38
Hayle 0.4 mi
Lelant 1.2 mi
Lelant Saltings 1.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 41
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,764 60
Detached £398,500 26
Semi-detached £283,000 11
Terraced £245,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£146k £234k £326k £415k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

The Towans 48 0.8 mi away ⇄
Lelant 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rose-an-Grouse 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Connor Downs 31 2.2 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carbis Bay 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Reawla 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Leedstown 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Cornwall) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Barripper and Penponds 44 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hayle a nice place to live?

Hayle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hayle is 42/100, 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 Hayle?

Hayle has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 851 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hayle?

Among the top-rated schools in Hayle are Bodriggy Academy, Hayle Academy and St Erth Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Hayle in total.

What are house prices like in Hayle?

The current median house price in Hayle is £295,764, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £398,500, semi-detached £283,000, terraced £245,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 60 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hayle in context

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Postcode districts in Hayle

TR27 42 ⇄

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