Town Pop. 8,145

Living in Liskeard: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Liskeard comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 47/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 26/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Liskeard places 5th of 9 in the PL14 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 20 points above the PL14 district's 27/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
145.5 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 488 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 197 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 147 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Shoplifting 88 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 75 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 190 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barras Street 66 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 49 crimes
  3. 3 Windsor Place 47 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
32
4 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Liskeard Hillfort Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Liskeard School and Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Martin's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Caradon Alternative Provision AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospitalin area
Bodmin Hospital11.2 mi
Derriford Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,289 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
93.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 382 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
30
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2.9%Retired27.9%Student3.8%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.8%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary34.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership57.5%
Among the most-deprived 32% 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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Liskeard 0.6 mi
Coombe Junction Halt 1.1 mi
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt 2.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 33
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,000 87
Detached £290,000 22
Semi-detached £232,000 21
Terraced £185,000 37
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£99k £180k £262k £343k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Tremar 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
St Cleer 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Menheniot 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dobwalls 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Darite 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Doublebois 30 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pensilva 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
St Neot 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pelynt 36 6.6 mi away ⇄
Looe 42 6.7 mi away ⇄
Callington 42 7.5 mi away ⇄
Downderry 39 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Liskeard a nice place to live?

Liskeard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Liskeard is 38/100, 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 Liskeard?

Crime levels in Liskeard are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 1,185 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Liskeard?

Among the top-rated schools in Liskeard are Liskeard Hillfort Primary School, Liskeard School and Community College and St Martin's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Liskeard in total.

What are house prices like in Liskeard?

The current median house price in Liskeard is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £290,000, semi-detached £232,000, terraced £185,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 87 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Liskeard in context

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Postcode districts in Liskeard

PL14 38 ⇄

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