Town Pop. 1,085

Living in Mylor Bridge: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mylor Bridge scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Mylor Bridge most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Mylor Bridge places 5th of 9 in the TR11 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the TR11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TR11 postcode district.

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Mylor Bridge scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
65.4 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 34 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadowbank 11 crimes
  2. 2 Coventry Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Carclew Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 10 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Mylor Bridge 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
20
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital5.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital5.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Penryn Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,580 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate45%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45%Unemployed1.3%Retired42.6%Student3.2%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.8%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
22
Penryn 2 mi
Penmere 2.3 mi
Falmouth Docks 2.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £565,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£396k £493k £592k £689k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Harcourt 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Flushing 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Penpol 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Feock 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Penryn 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Falmouth 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Carnon Downs and Devoran 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Penelewey 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Perranarworthal 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Perranwell Station 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Budock Water 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mabe Burnthouse 47 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mylor Bridge a nice place to live?

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

Mylor Bridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mylor Bridge?

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

What are house prices like in Mylor Bridge?

The current median house price in Mylor Bridge is £565,000, around 98% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%.

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Postcode districts in Mylor Bridge

TR11 55 ⇄

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