Town Pop. 794

Living in Kelly Bray: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kelly Bray is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the PL17 postcode district scores higher. Kelly Bray leads all 6. On broadband specifically, Kelly Bray sits 57 points above the PL17 district figure of 30/100. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL17 postcode district.

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Kelly Bray scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
222.9 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 87 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 24 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Broad Mead 10 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.952 · PM2.5 4.898 · PM10 9.041 µg/m³
81
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Callington Community CollegeSecondary · 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
20
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital7 mi
Derriford Hospital11 mi
Bodmin Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCallington Health Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,975 patients per GP
2dentists0pharmacies

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.5%Student4.8%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74%
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
19
Gunnislake 4.2 mi
Calstock 4.9 mi
Bere Alston 5.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kelly Bray 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

Downgate 34 0.9 mi away ⇄
Callington 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Venterdon 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Harrowbarrow 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clampits 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
St Dominick 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Cornwall) 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pensilva 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 6.1 mi away ⇄
Darite 42 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kelly Bray a nice place to live?

Kelly Bray has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kelly Bray 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 Kelly Bray?

Kelly Bray is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 177 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kelly Bray?

Among the top-rated schools in Kelly Bray is Callington Community College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kelly Bray in total.

Kelly Bray in context

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Postcode districts in Kelly Bray

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