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Living in Longrock: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longrock scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the TR18 postcode district, Longrock ranks 2nd. Its healthcare score runs 11 points below the TR18 district's 73/100. Broadband (18) and bills (24) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TR18 postcode district.

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Longrock scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
38
266.8 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 199 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 91 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 48 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Shoplifting 44 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Other theft 36 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
other 115 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 86 crimes
  2. 2 Branwell Lane 50 crimes
  3. 3 Jelbert Way 29 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 14 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Gulval SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Humphry Davy SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic School, PenzancePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Penwith 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
62
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital20.2 mi
The Duchy Hospital20.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital40.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMorrab Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,631 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
36%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
36%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.3%Student2.4%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.1%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary31.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.4%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
55
Penzance 0.9 mi
St Erth 4.3 mi
Lelant Saltings 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Longrock 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

Penzance 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Madron 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Newlyn 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mousehole 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Perran Downs 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rosudgeon 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rose-an-Grouse 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longrock a nice place to live?

Longrock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longrock is 45/100, 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 Longrock?

Longrock has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 38/100. There were 533 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longrock?

Among the top-rated schools in Longrock are Gulval School, Humphry Davy School and St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Longrock in total.

Longrock in context

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Postcode districts in Longrock

TR18 48 ⇄
TR20 45 ⇄

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