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Living in Penelewey: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Penelewey scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the TR3 postcode district, Penelewey ranks 8th. It scores 8 points below the TR3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. On economic health specifically, Penelewey sits 20 points above the TR3 district figure of 65/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR3 postcode district.

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Penelewey scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
764.2 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 35 crimes
↑ 755% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 1335% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 900% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 948% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  3. 3 Elm Grove 10 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 3.047 · PM2.5 5.124 · PM10 10.051 µg/m³
80
Green Space 42
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital3.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital3.1 mi
Bodmin Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCarnon Downs Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,312 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
76.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate47.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired39.6%Student3.4%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
15
Perranwell 2.4 mi
Truro 2.8 mi
Penryn 4.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Penelewey 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

Playing Place 37 0.8 mi away ⇄
Penpol 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Feock 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Carnon Downs and Devoran 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Harcourt 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Perranwell Station 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Perranarworthal 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Truro 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Threemilestone 43 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penelewey a nice place to live?

Penelewey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penelewey is 40/100, 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 Penelewey?

Penelewey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Penelewey in context

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Postcode districts in Penelewey

TR3 48 ⇄

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