Town Pop. 1,423

Living in Marazion: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marazion is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 43/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

The TR17 district averages 37/100, putting Marazion 9 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 10 points above the TR17 district's 33/100. Safety (91) and environment (81) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TR17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
55.5 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 40 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Shop Hill 6 crimes
  3. 3 Godolphin Place 5 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.342 · PM2.5 4.815 · PM10 8.901 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Marazion 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
43
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital18.8 mi
The Duchy Hospital18.8 mi
Bodmin Hospital39.5 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,583 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
33.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
33.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate47%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47%Unemployed2%Retired35.2%Student2.6%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership58.8%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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
32
Penzance 2.8 mi
St Erth 3.3 mi
Lelant Saltings 3.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £317,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£358k £421k £485k £548k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Crowlas 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Perran Downs 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rosudgeon 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Penzance 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rose-an-Grouse 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Praa Sands 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newlyn 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lelant 45 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marazion a nice place to live?

Marazion has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marazion is 46/100, 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 Marazion?

Marazion is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marazion?

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

What are house prices like in Marazion?

The current median house price in Marazion is £317,500, around 11% above the England and Wales average.

Marazion in context

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Postcode districts in Marazion

TR17 37 ⇄

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