Town Pop. 203

Living in Lerryn: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lerryn comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Lerryn most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

It scores 12 points below the PL22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (81). For the surrounding area, see PL22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
458.1 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 52 crimes
↑ 669% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 582% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 407% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Greenbank 9 crimes
  3. 3 School Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.404 · PM2.5 4.852 · PM10 9.103 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Lerryn CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital7.7 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital8.9 mi
Derriford Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLostwithiel Medical Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,464 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.1%Student2.9%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.8%Skilled & technical41.8%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership66%
Among the most-deprived 22% 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
8
Lostwithiel 2.6 mi
Par 4.3 mi
Bodmin Parkway 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lerryn 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

Lostwithiel 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fowey 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Polkerris 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Polruan 31 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pelynt 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath Highway 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Par 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
St Blazey 52 5.0 mi away ⇄
Polperro 34 5.5 mi away ⇄
Luxulyan 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Tregrehan Mills 0 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lerryn a nice place to live?

Lerryn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lerryn is 31/100, 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 Lerryn?

Lerryn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lerryn?

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

Lerryn in context

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Postcode districts in Lerryn

PL22 43 ⇄

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