Town Pop. 3,326

Living in Newlyn: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newlyn scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the TR18 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 22 points below the TR18 district's 73/100. On the national picture that lands Newlyn in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see TR18 postcode district.

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Newlyn scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
132.6 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 171 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 46 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 45 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Shoplifting 35 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 85 crimes
  2. 2 Lansdowne Place 20 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 17 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.082 · PM2.5 4.932 · PM10 9.213 µg/m³
80
Green Space 14
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Newlyn SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary School, PenzancePrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Alverton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
51
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital23 mi
The Duchy Hospital23 mi
Bodmin Hospital43.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMorrab Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,787 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 177 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate47.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired36%Student2.8%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership67.6%
Among the most-deprived 40% of areas in England
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
43
Penzance 1.6 mi
St Erth 6.7 mi
Lelant Saltings 7.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £242,000 25
Terraced £197,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£197k £274k £353k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Penzance 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Mousehole 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Madron 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
St Buryan 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kelynack 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Rosudgeon 43 5.9 mi away ⇄
Perran Downs 46 5.9 mi away ⇄
Pendeen 35 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newlyn a nice place to live?

Newlyn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newlyn is 45/100, 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 Newlyn?

Newlyn has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 441 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newlyn?

Among the top-rated schools in Newlyn are Newlyn School and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Newlyn in total.

What are house prices like in Newlyn?

The current median house price in Newlyn is £242,000, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £197,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newlyn in context

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Postcode districts in Newlyn

TR18 48 ⇄
TR20 45 ⇄

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