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Living in Menheniot: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Menheniot scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 46/100 versus a median of 67/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the PL14 postcode district, Menheniot ranks 5th.

Its safety score runs 26 points above the PL14 district's 64/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
101.7 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 43 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Haviland Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Trehawke Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.605 · PM2.5 5.033 · PM10 10.133 µg/m³
80
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Menheniot 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
9
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital1.8 mi
Derriford Hospital12.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryOak Tree Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,289 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed2%Retired31.6%Student2.8%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical41.8%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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
15
Menheniot 1 mi
Liskeard 2.6 mi
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt 2.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Menheniot 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

Liskeard 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tremar 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
St Cleer 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pensilva 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Darite 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Dobwalls 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Landrake 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Doublebois 30 5.6 mi away ⇄
St Germans 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Downderry 39 5.7 mi away ⇄
Looe 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Callington 42 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Menheniot a nice place to live?

Menheniot has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Menheniot 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 Menheniot?

Menheniot is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Menheniot?

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

Menheniot in context

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Postcode districts in Menheniot

PL14 38 ⇄

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