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Living in Mawgan Porth: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mawgan Porth scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100. Mawgan Porth places 9th of 10 in the TR8 postcode district.

That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (10), transport (11) and schools (19) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR8 postcode district.

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Mawgan Porth scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
188.8 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 46 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 276% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Gwel-An-Mor 16 crimes
  3. 3 Trevarrian Hill 12 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 2.338 · PM2.5 4.867 · PM10 9.443 µg/m³
81
Green Space 51
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital12.3 mi
The Duchy Hospital13.1 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNarrowcliff Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,470 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired29.9%Student1.8%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical43.9%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership74.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
11
Newquay 4.1 mi
Quintrell Downs 4.3 mi
St. Columb Road 6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mawgan Porth 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

St Eval 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Carloggas 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
St Ervan 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newquay 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
St Merryn 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Quintrell Downs 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
St Columb Major 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Constantine Bay 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
White Cross 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Trevone 46 5.7 mi away ⇄
Crantock 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Padstow 43 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mawgan Porth a nice place to live?

Mawgan Porth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mawgan Porth is 34/100, 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 Porth?

Mawgan Porth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Mawgan Porth in context

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Postcode districts in Mawgan Porth

TR8 38 ⇄

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