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Living in Mevagissey: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mevagissey comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the PL26 postcode district, Mevagissey ranks 8th. Its lifestyle score runs 13 points above the PL26 district's 27/100. Safety (88) and environment (80) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL26 postcode district.

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Mevagissey scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
60.3 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 54 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Jetty Street 12 crimes
  3. 3 Cross Park Terrace 10 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Mevagissey Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital12.9 mi
The Duchy Hospital12.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 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 capacity1,748 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
7.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate48.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired37.1%Student1.9%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the most-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
18
St Austell 4.8 mi
Par 7 mi
Luxulyan 8.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 18
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 44
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £372,500 24
Detached £481,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£285k £406k £532k £653k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Gorran Haven 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Polgooth 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sticker 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Duporth 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Grampound 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Tregony 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Par 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
St Blazey 52 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mevagissey a nice place to live?

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

Mevagissey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mevagissey?

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

What are house prices like in Mevagissey?

The current median house price in Mevagissey is £372,500, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £481,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Mevagissey in context

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Postcode districts in Mevagissey

PL26 40 ⇄

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