Town Pop. 886

Living in Lizard: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lizard is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Lizard most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 37/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the TR12 postcode district, Lizard scores lowest. Against the wider TR12 district average of 39/100, that is 5 points below. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TR12 postcode district.

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Lizard scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
114 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 39 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Long Moor 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Triangle 8 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Inadequate
  • Landewednack Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Inadequate

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 departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital20.9 mi
The Duchy Hospital20.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital39.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMullion Health Centre4.4 mi
GP capacity1,236 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired34.5%Student3.1%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical43.1%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the most-deprived 29% 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
5
Penmere 13.6 mi
Falmouth Town 13.8 mi
Falmouth Docks 14.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lizard 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

Ruan Minor 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mullion Cove 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mullion 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Coverack 45 6.1 mi away ⇄
Mawgan 39 7.5 mi away ⇄
St Keverne 45 7.5 mi away ⇄
Rose-in-the-bush 0 8.2 mi away ⇄
Gweek 36 8.8 mi away ⇄
Porthleven 41 9.5 mi away ⇄
Helston 49 9.8 mi away ⇄
Helford Passage 45 9.8 mi away ⇄
Porth Navas 40 10.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lizard a nice place to live?

Lizard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lizard is 34/100, 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 Lizard?

Lizard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lizard in context

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Postcode districts in Lizard

TR12 39 ⇄

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