Town Pop. 420

Living in Marhamchurch: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marhamchurch comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the EX23 postcode district, Marhamchurch ranks 4th.

That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (12), lifestyle (22), schools (24) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX23 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Marhamchurch scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX23 0AA EX23 3AN EX23 8AA EX23 9AA EX23

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
561.9 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 129 crimes
↑ 822% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 915% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 553% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 A39 17 crimes
  3. 3 Coombe Court 13 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.097 · PM2.5 4.613 · PM10 8.384 µg/m³
83
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Marhamchurch CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital23.8 mi
Bodmin Hospital25 mi
North Devon District Hospital28.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNeetside Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,156 patients per GP
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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
1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2.9%Retired30.2%Student3.3%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership69.1%
Among the most-deprived 38% 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
26
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Marhamchurch 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

Widemouth Bay 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cornwall) 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bude 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Poughill 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Week St Mary 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 5.1 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 6.7 mi away ⇄
Holsworthy 43 7.4 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 8.9 mi away ⇄
Boscastle 34 11 mi away ⇄
Trewassa 0 12 mi away ⇄
Woolfardisworthy 33 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marhamchurch a nice place to live?

Marhamchurch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marhamchurch is 38/100, 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 Marhamchurch?

Marhamchurch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 236 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Marhamchurch in context

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Postcode districts in Marhamchurch

EX23 37 ⇄

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