Town Pop. 792

Living in Pelynt: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pelynt comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Pelynt most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 30/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Pelynt places 3rd of 4 in the PL13 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Pelynt sits 54 points above the PL13 district figure of 21/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL13 postcode district.

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Pelynt scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
131.3 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 62 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Luffman Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Pelynt Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital7 mi
Bodmin Hospital11.3 mi
Derriford Hospital18.2 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 surgeryOld Bridge Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity2,411 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
30
Employment rate41.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired44.2%Student1.9%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26%Skilled & technical44.1%Routine & elementary29.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the most-deprived 18% 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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Sandplace 3.1 mi
Looe 3.2 mi
Causeland 3.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pelynt 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

Carey Park 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Polperro 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Looe 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lerryn 31 4.1 mi away ⇄
Polruan 31 5.4 mi away ⇄
Fowey 45 5.5 mi away ⇄
Doublebois 30 6.0 mi away ⇄
Dobwalls 32 6.1 mi away ⇄
Polkerris 0 6.6 mi away ⇄
Liskeard 38 6.6 mi away ⇄
Lostwithiel 45 6.7 mi away ⇄
Downderry 39 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelynt a nice place to live?

Pelynt has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pelynt is 36/100, 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 Pelynt?

Pelynt is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pelynt?

Among the top-rated schools in Pelynt is Pelynt Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pelynt in total.

Pelynt in context

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Postcode districts in Pelynt

PL13 38 ⇄

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