Town Pop. 1,222

Living in Mabe Burnthouse: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mabe Burnthouse is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Mabe Burnthouse most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 30/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Its economic health score runs 24 points above the TR10 district's 60/100. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Schools (15) and healthcare (15) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR10 postcode district.

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Mabe Burnthouse scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
68.7 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 45 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 Further/Higher Educational Building 14 crimes
  3. 3 Kingston Way Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.267 · PM2.5 5.306 · PM10 11.203 µg/m³
78
Green Space 81
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Penryn CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Penryn Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Mabe Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital6.8 mi
The Duchy Hospital6.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital26.7 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Penryn Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,719 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate33.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed33.5%Unemployed5.6%Retired14.9%Student40.9%Other inactive5.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.2%Level 3 (A levels)48.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.6%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
31
Penryn 1 mi
Penmere 2.4 mi
Falmouth Town 3.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £296,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£225k £249k £274k £298k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Penryn 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Budock Water 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ponsanooth 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Falmouth 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stithians 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Flushing 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Perranarworthal 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mawnan Smith 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Constantine 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Perranwell Station 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mabe Burnthouse a nice place to live?

Mabe Burnthouse has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mabe Burnthouse is 47/100, 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 Mabe Burnthouse?

Mabe Burnthouse is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mabe Burnthouse?

Among the top-rated schools in Mabe Burnthouse are Penryn College and Penryn Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Mabe Burnthouse in total.

What are house prices like in Mabe Burnthouse?

The current median house price in Mabe Burnthouse is £296,500, in line with the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Mabe Burnthouse

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