Town Pop. 692

Living in Mousehole: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mousehole is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Mousehole most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the TR19 postcode district. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TR19 postcode district.

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Mousehole scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
83.8 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 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Weighbridge 9 crimes
  2. 2 Higher Green Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.196 · PM2.5 4.858 · PM10 9.723 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 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Mousehole SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital23.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital23.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital43.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMorrab Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,787 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate43.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired42%Student2.6%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
19
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 F
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Penzance 2.7 mi
St Erth 7.3 mi
Lelant Saltings 7.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mousehole 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

Newlyn 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Penzance 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Madron 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
St Buryan 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Rosudgeon 43 5.7 mi away ⇄
Perran Downs 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Kelynack 0 6.0 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mousehole a nice place to live?

Mousehole has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mousehole is 41/100, 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 Mousehole?

Mousehole is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mousehole?

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

Mousehole in context

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Postcode districts in Mousehole

TR19 39 ⇄

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