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Living in Mawgan: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mawgan comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 24/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Mawgan places 4th of 7 in the TR12 postcode district. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR12 postcode district.

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Mawgan scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
438.3 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 51 crimes
↑ 552% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 1151% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 655% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 31 crimes
  2. 2 Higher Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.272 · PM2.5 4.924 · PM10 9.794 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Garras Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital13.6 mi
The Duchy Hospital13.6 mi
Bodmin Hospital33.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHelston Medical Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity927 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.2%Student3.8%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical45%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership71.5%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Penmere 7.6 mi
Penryn 7.8 mi
Falmouth Town 8.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Mawgan 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

Gweek 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rose-in-the-bush 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Helston 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Constantine 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Porth Navas 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mullion 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Helford Passage 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Porthleven 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Mullion Cove 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Mawnan Smith 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
St Keverne 45 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ruan Minor 35 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mawgan a nice place to live?

Mawgan has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mawgan is 39/100, 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 Mawgan?

Mawgan is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 103 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mawgan?

Among the top-rated schools in Mawgan is Garras Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mawgan in total.

Mawgan in context

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Postcode districts in Mawgan

TR12 39 ⇄

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