Town Pop. 334

Living in Luxulyan: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Luxulyan comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Luxulyan most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the PL30 postcode district, Luxulyan scores lowest. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (6), schools (14) and transport (14). For the surrounding area, see PL30 postcode district.

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Luxulyan scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
107.8 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 20 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 15 crimes
  2. 2 Rosevale Gardens 6 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 3 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.754 · PM2.5 5.172 · PM10 11.148 µg/m³
79
Green Space 83
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Luxulyan SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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 departmentsBodmin Hospital5.1 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital13.6 mi
The Duchy Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddleway Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,315 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.7%Student3.4%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.2%Skilled & technical42%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the most-deprived 28% 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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Luxulyan 0.2 mi
Bugle 2.2 mi
Par 3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Luxulyan 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

Penwithick 30 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tregrehan Mills 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bugle 29 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath Highway 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
St Blazey 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Par 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lostwithiel 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lanivet 43 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxulyan a nice place to live?

Luxulyan has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Luxulyan is 32/100, 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 Luxulyan?

Luxulyan has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 36,297 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Luxulyan?

Among the top-rated schools in Luxulyan is Luxulyan School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Luxulyan in total.

Luxulyan in context

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Postcode districts in Luxulyan

PL30 36 ⇄

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