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Living in Madron: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Madron is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the TR20 postcode district, Madron ranks 8th.

The TR20 district averages 45/100, putting Madron 8 points below its own postcode area. Its safety score runs 16 points above the TR20 district's 76/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR20 postcode district.

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Madron scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
162.7 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 35 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 164% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parc-Abnac 12 crimes
  2. 2 Ensign Way 7 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.408 · PM2.5 4.902 · PM10 9.696 µg/m³
81
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Heamoor Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Mounts Bay AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Madron Daniel CofE (VA) SchoolPrimary · 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
18
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital22.7 mi
The Duchy Hospital22.8 mi
Bodmin Hospital43 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryRosmellyn Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,787 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired25.5%Student4.3%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical41%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership61.4%
Among the most-deprived 29% 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
15
Penzance 1.7 mi
St Erth 6 mi
Carbis Bay 6.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Madron 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 1.3 mi away ⇄
Newlyn 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Mousehole 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pendeen 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
St Buryan 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kelynack 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
St Just 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Madron a nice place to live?

Madron has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Madron is 37/100, 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 Madron?

Madron is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Madron?

Among the top-rated schools in Madron are Heamoor Community Primary School and Mounts Bay Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Madron in total.

Madron in context

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Postcode districts in Madron

TR20 45 ⇄

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