Town Pop. 600

Living in Pendeen: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pendeen scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 81/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the TR19 postcode district. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (14), transport (21), bills (24) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TR19 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
148.3 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 47 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lower Boscaswell Parc 19 crimes
  2. 2 Moorland Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.018 · PM2.5 4.755 · PM10 9.358 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Pendeen 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital26.2 mi
The Duchy Hospital26.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital45.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryRosmellyn Surgery5.7 mi
GP capacity996 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
30.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate48.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired32%Student3.1%Other inactive13.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary31.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership68.8%
Among the most-deprived 21% 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
21
Penzance 6.2 mi
St Ives 9.2 mi
Carbis Bay 9.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pendeen 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

St Just 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kelynack 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Madron 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
St Buryan 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Penzance 50 5.7 mi away ⇄
Newlyn 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 6.7 mi away ⇄
Mousehole 41 7.2 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 8.1 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Cornwall) 44 8.7 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 8.8 mi away ⇄
Carbis Bay 48 9.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pendeen a nice place to live?

Pendeen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pendeen is 35/100, 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 Pendeen?

Pendeen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pendeen?

Among the top-rated schools in Pendeen is Pendeen School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pendeen in total.

Pendeen in context

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Postcode districts in Pendeen

TR19 39 ⇄

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