Town Pop. 1,883

Living in Lanner: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lanner scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 78/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 24/100 against a town median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the TR16 postcode district scores higher. Lanner leads all 8. The TR16 district averages 42/100, putting Lanner 6 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Lanner sits 53 points above the TR16 district figure of 25/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

62.1 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 63 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other theft 16 crimes

↑ 37% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes

↓ 29% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes

↓ 72% below national average

Public order 6 crimes

↓ 51% below national average

other 15 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Strawberry Fields 13 crimes
2 Gyllyvean Gardens 13 crimes
3 Lanner Square 10 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 3.156 · PM2.5 5.12 · PM10 10.009 µg/m³

Green Space 75

Parks Ample 5

Sports Pitches Adequate 4

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 10 within 4km

1Good

Lanner 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

A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital5.5 mi

The Duchy Hospital5.5 mi

Bodmin Hospital26.3 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 surgeryLeatside Health Centre1.8 mi

GP capacity1,854 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%

available across Cornwall

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

92.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

92.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 85 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.4%Student3.9%Other inactive10.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary29%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%

Home ownership76.1%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Redruth 1.6 mi

Perranwell 3.9 mi

Camborne 4.3 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lanner 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanner a nice place to live?

Lanner has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lanner is 48/100, 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 Lanner?

Lanner is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lanner?

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

Lanner in context

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Postcode districts in Lanner

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