Town Pop. 2,430

Living in Lostwithiel: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lostwithiel is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

On healthcare specifically, Lostwithiel sits 13 points above the PL22 district figure of 38/100. That puts Lostwithiel in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PL22 postcode district.

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Lostwithiel scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 121 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lanxon Crescent 47 crimes
  2. 2 Grenville Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Barn Park 9 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 72
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Lostwithiel SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Winnow CofE 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
51
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital4.9 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital9.4 mi
The Duchy Hospital20.7 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,464 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
0.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 108 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.8%Student2.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Lostwithiel 0 mi
Bodmin Parkway 2.7 mi
Luxulyan 3.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 25
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 27
Terraced £237,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£242k £285k £329k £372k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lerryn 31 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath Highway 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Luxulyan 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Polkerris 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
St Blazey 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tregrehan Mills 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Par 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bodmin 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Lanivet 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Fowey 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Penwithick 30 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lostwithiel a nice place to live?

Lostwithiel has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lostwithiel 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 Lostwithiel?

Lostwithiel has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lostwithiel?

Among the top-rated schools in Lostwithiel are Lostwithiel School and St Winnow CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Lostwithiel in total.

What are house prices like in Lostwithiel?

The current median house price in Lostwithiel is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £237,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lostwithiel in context

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Postcode districts in Lostwithiel

PL22 43 ⇄

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