Town Pop. 1,310

Living in Hugh Town: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hugh Town is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Hugh Town most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate economic health (96) from transport (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 43 points above the TR21 district's 53/100. Safety (93) and environment (82) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
60.3 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 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
Shoplifting 5 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Garrison Hill 10 crimes
  2. 2 Sally Port 6 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
84
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • The Five Islands AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital58.9 mi
The Duchy Hospital58.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital78.9 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 'Outstanding'
GP capacity246 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)50.9%
available across Isles of Scilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate64.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.4%Unemployed0.9%Retired26.7%Student1.2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.1%Skilled & technical45.5%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership44.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Isles of Scilly · 2026-27
A £1,365
B £1,593
C £1,820
D £2,048
E £2,503
F £2,958
G £3,413
H £4,096
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
4
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hugh Town 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

Old Town 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Kelynack 0 31 mi away ⇄
St Just 40 31 mi away ⇄
St Buryan 39 32 mi away ⇄
Pendeen 35 33 mi away ⇄
Newlyn 45 36 mi away ⇄
Mousehole 41 36 mi away ⇄
Madron 37 36 mi away ⇄
Penzance 50 37 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 38 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 40 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 40 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hugh Town a nice place to live?

Hugh Town has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hugh Town is 46/100, 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 Hugh Town?

Hugh Town is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hugh Town?

Among the top-rated schools in Hugh Town is The Five Islands Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hugh Town in total.

Hugh Town in context

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Postcode districts in Hugh Town

TR21 50 ⇄

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