Town Pop. 1,724

Living in Mullion: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mullion comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Mullion most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 24/100 versus a median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the TR12 postcode district scores higher. Mullion leads all 7. The TR12 district averages 39/100, putting Mullion 8 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Mullion sits 31 points above the TR12 district figure of 28/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
89.9 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 69 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Churchtown 19 crimes
  3. 3 Redannack North 15 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
17
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Mullion SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mullion Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
59
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital17.5 mi
The Duchy Hospital17.6 mi
Bodmin Hospital37.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,265 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate45.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired38.4%Student4.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership71.7%
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
14
Penmere 11.2 mi
Penryn 11.6 mi
Falmouth Town 11.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £306,000 18
Detached £442,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£276k £335k £395k £453k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Mullion Cove 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ruan Minor 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mawgan 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rose-in-the-bush 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lizard 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Porthleven 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Gweek 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Helston 49 5.5 mi away ⇄
Coverack 45 6.5 mi away ⇄
Breage 42 6.9 mi away ⇄
St Keverne 45 7.1 mi away ⇄
Constantine 46 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mullion a nice place to live?

Mullion has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mullion is 47/100, 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 Mullion?

Mullion has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mullion?

Among the top-rated schools in Mullion is Mullion School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Mullion in total.

What are house prices like in Mullion?

The current median house price in Mullion is £306,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £442,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Mullion

TR12 39 ⇄

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