Town Pop. 490

Living in Lanivet: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lanivet comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Lanivet most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 24/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the PL30 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The PL30 district averages 36/100, putting Lanivet 7 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL30 postcode district.

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Lanivet scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
298 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 67 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 723% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 36 crimes
  2. 2 St Benets Close 19 crimes
  3. 3 Oak Ford 9 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 76
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Lanivet Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital1.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital13.6 mi
The Duchy Hospital18.5 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%
Nearest GP surgeryCarnewater Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity1,509 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.7%Student3.5%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical41.8%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Bugle 3.2 mi
Roche 3.4 mi
Luxulyan 3.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lanivet 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

Bodmin 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Victoria 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bugle 29 3.4 mi away ⇄
Luxulyan 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Roche 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 4.6 mi away ⇄
Penwithick 30 4.9 mi away ⇄
Lostwithiel 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 5.5 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Tregrehan Mills 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Whitemoor 45 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanivet a nice place to live?

Lanivet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lanivet is 43/100, 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 Lanivet?

Lanivet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 146 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lanivet?

Among the top-rated schools in Lanivet is Lanivet Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lanivet in total.

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Postcode districts in Lanivet

PL30 36 ⇄

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