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Living in Illogan: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Illogan scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Illogan most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 40/100 versus a median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the TR15 postcode district scores higher. Illogan leads all 3. It scores 6 points above the TR15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR15 postcode district.

55
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
78.8 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 43 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Feldspar Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Cot Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Alexandra Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.485 · PM2.5 5.187 · PM10 10.36 µg/m³
79
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Treloweth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Pool AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital7.8 mi
The Duchy Hospital7.8 mi
Bodmin Hospital28 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHarris Memorial Surgery0.5 mi
GP capacity1,858 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired31.7%Student1.7%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary31.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.4%
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Redruth 2 mi
Camborne 2.3 mi
Perranwell 7.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Illogan 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

Pool and Illogan 45 0.4 mi away ⇄
Tolvaddon 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Portreath 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Redruth 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Camborne 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cambrose 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Four Lanes 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Troon (Cornwall) 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Porthtowan 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barripper and Penponds 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wheal Rose 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lanner 48 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Illogan a nice place to live?

Illogan is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Illogan is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Illogan?

Illogan is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Illogan?

Among the top-rated schools in Illogan is Treloweth Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Illogan in total.

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Postcode districts in Illogan

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