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Living in Helford Passage: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Helford Passage comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 84/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the TR11 postcode district, Helford Passage ranks 7th. The TR11 district averages 55/100, putting Helford Passage 10 points below its own postcode area. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR11 postcode district.

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Helford Passage scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
244.7 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 36 crimes
↑ 356% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 308% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 383% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Penwarne Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Trevaney 8 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 2.339 · PM2.5 4.994 · PM10 10.287 µg/m³
81
Green Space 90
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital11.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital11.1 mi
Bodmin Hospital30.2 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 surgeryThe Penryn Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,603 patients per GP
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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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate42.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.9%Unemployed1.2%Retired44%Student3.4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
7
Penmere 3.9 mi
Falmouth Town 4.3 mi
Penryn 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Helford Passage 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

Porth Navas 40 0.5 mi away ⇄
Mawnan Smith 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Constantine 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Budock Water 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gweek 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Mawgan 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Falmouth 56 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mabe Burnthouse 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
St Keverne 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Penryn 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Flushing 51 5.1 mi away ⇄
Rose-in-the-bush 0 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Helford Passage a nice place to live?

Helford Passage has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Helford Passage is 45/100, 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 Helford Passage?

Helford Passage is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Helford Passage

TR11 55 ⇄

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