Town Pop. 615

Living in Landrake: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Landrake comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Landrake places 3rd of 6 in the PL12 postcode district. Against the wider PL12 district average of 50/100, that is 8 points below. On broadband specifically, Landrake sits 42 points above the PL12 district figure of 48/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL12 postcode district.

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Landrake scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
66.7 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 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Home Park 9 crimes
  2. 2 Pencavo Hill 5 crimes
  3. 3 Highertown Park 4 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital7.4 mi
Derriford Hospital7.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryQuay Lane Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,534 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed1.1%Retired25%Student4.4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership71.9%
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
10
St Germans 2.1 mi
Saltash 3.7 mi
St Budeaux Victoria Road 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Landrake 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

St Germans 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Carkeel 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Saltash 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cargreen 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Torpoint 55 4.8 mi away ⇄
St Dominick 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Downderry 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Menheniot 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Callington 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Clampits 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Millbrook 42 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Landrake a nice place to live?

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

Landrake is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Landrake?

Among the top-rated schools in Landrake is Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Landrake in total.

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Postcode districts in Landrake

PL12 50 ⇄

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