Town Pop. 934

Living in Nanpean: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nanpean is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Nanpean most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 34/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Nanpean places 8th of 17 in the PL26 postcode district. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (7), lifestyle (9), bills (24), schools (27) and transport (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL26 postcode district.

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Nanpean scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
195.9 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 88 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 372% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 Goverseth Hill 20 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 19 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3.174 · PM2.5 5.288 · PM10 11.824 µg/m³
78
Green Space 87
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Foxhole Learning AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Nanpean Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • Whitemoor AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital8.5 mi
The Duchy Hospital11.4 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBrannel Surgery2 mi
GP capacity3,596 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.3%Student3.2%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.8%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary42.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership68.5%
Among the most-deprived 22% 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
27
St. Columb Road 3.9 mi
Roche 4 mi
St Austell 4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nanpean 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

Foxhole 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Whitemoor 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
St Dennis 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
St Stephen 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Trethosa 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Roche 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sticker 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Polgooth 45 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nanpean a nice place to live?

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

Nanpean is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 183 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nanpean?

Among the top-rated schools in Nanpean is Foxhole Learning Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Nanpean in total.

Nanpean in context

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Postcode districts in Nanpean

PL26 40 ⇄

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