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Living in Mawnan Smith: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mawnan Smith scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Mawnan Smith places 8th of 9 in the TR11 postcode district. It scores 12 points below the TR11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR11 postcode district.

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Mawnan Smith scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
76 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 36 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Penwarne Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Trevaney 8 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 2.457 · PM2.5 5.038 · PM10 10.26 µg/m³
80
Green Space 90
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Mawnan CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital9.9 mi
The Duchy Hospital9.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital28.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 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 capacity1,603 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate42.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.9%Unemployed1.2%Retired44%Student3.4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
7
Penmere 2.5 mi
Falmouth Town 2.9 mi
Falmouth Docks 3.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mawnan Smith 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

Helford Passage 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Porth Navas 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Budock Water 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Falmouth 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Constantine 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mabe Burnthouse 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Penryn 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Flushing 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gweek 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
St Keverne 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
St Mawes 41 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mawnan Smith a nice place to live?

Mawnan Smith has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mawnan Smith is 43/100, 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 Mawnan Smith?

Mawnan Smith is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mawnan Smith?

Among the top-rated schools in Mawnan Smith is Mawnan CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mawnan Smith in total.

Mawnan Smith in context

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Postcode districts in Mawnan Smith

TR11 55 ⇄

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