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Living in Leedstown: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Leedstown is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100. Leedstown places 5th of 9 in the TR27 postcode district.

Against the wider TR27 district average of 42/100, that is 5 points below. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR27 postcode district.

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Leedstown scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
226.4 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 70 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 399% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forth Vean 27 crimes
  2. 2 Copper Meadows 13 crimes
  3. 3 Wall Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 65
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Leedstown Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital13.3 mi
The Duchy Hospital13.3 mi
Bodmin Hospital34 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 surgeryPraze-An-Beeble Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,160 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.6%Student2.5%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical41.3%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership76%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Hayle 3.3 mi
Lelant 3.9 mi
St Erth 4 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 Leedstown 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

Reawla 35 1.4 mi away ⇄
Godolphin Cross 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Praze-an-Beeble 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Connor Downs 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hayle 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barripper and Penponds 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ashton (Cornwall) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rose-an-Grouse 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Breage 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
The Towans 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Praa Sands 47 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leedstown a nice place to live?

Leedstown has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leedstown is 37/100, 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 Leedstown?

Leedstown is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leedstown?

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

Leedstown in context

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Postcode districts in Leedstown

TR27 42 ⇄

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