Town Pop. 597

Living in Lifton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lifton comes out at 42/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Bills falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100. It scores 11 points above the PL16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 31/100.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (4) and lifestyle (5). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
118.9 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 32 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Arundell Gardens 8 crimes
  3. 3 Willas Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 2.449 · PM2.5 4.758 · PM10 8.648 µg/m³
82
Green Space 36
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Lifton Community AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital14.4 mi
Derriford Hospital16.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLaunceston Medical Centre3.7 mi
GP capacity1,211 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.7%Student2.9%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership72.9%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
21
Council tax West Devon · 2026-27
A £1,803
B £2,104
C £2,404
D £2,705
E £3,306
F £3,907
G £4,508
H £5,410
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
4
Gunnislake 9.2 mi
Calstock 10.6 mi
Bere Alston 11.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Lifton 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

Withnoe 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Launceston 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lamerton 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Venterdon 0 7.0 mi away ⇄
Lewannick 37 7.5 mi away ⇄
Downgate 34 7.8 mi away ⇄
Mary Tavy 37 7.9 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Cornwall) 0 8.3 mi away ⇄
Kelly Bray 45 8.7 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 9.0 mi away ⇄
Tavistock 48 9.1 mi away ⇄
Harrowbarrow 35 9.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lifton a nice place to live?

Lifton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lifton is 42/100, 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 Lifton?

Lifton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lifton in context

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Postcode districts in Lifton

PL16 31 ⇄

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