Town Pop. 341

Living in Lanjeth: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lanjeth scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Lanjeth most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the PL26 postcode district. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (5), schools (26) and transport (29). For the surrounding area, see PL26 postcode district.

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Lanjeth scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
489.7 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 90 crimes
↑ 692% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 891% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 468% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 442% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goverseth Hill 20 crimes
  2. 2 Badgers Watch 14 crimes
  3. 3 Chegwyns 11 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.93 · PM2.5 5.174 · PM10 11.178 µg/m³
79
Green Space 86
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital9.6 mi
The Duchy Hospital11.7 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBrannel Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity3,596 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.4%Student2.7%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.9%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary37.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.6%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership70.8%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
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
29
St Austell 2.6 mi
Bugle 4.7 mi
Roche 5.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
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 Lanjeth 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

Foxhole 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Sticker 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Polgooth 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Nanpean 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
St Stephen 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Whitemoor 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Trethosa 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
St Dennis 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Duporth 55 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanjeth a nice place to live?

Lanjeth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lanjeth is 44/100, 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 Lanjeth?

Lanjeth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 167 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Lanjeth

PL26 40 ⇄

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