Town Pop. 425

Living in Penpol: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Penpol comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Penpol most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the TR3 postcode district, Penpol ranks 10th. The TR3 district averages 48/100, putting Penpol 11 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Penpol sits 31 points above the TR3 district figure of 65/100. For the surrounding area, see TR3 postcode district.

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Penpol scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 11 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elm Grove 10 crimes
  2. 2 Dicky Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.857 · PM2.5 5.015 · PM10 9.297 µg/m³
81
Green Space 41
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital3.9 mi
The Duchy Hospital4 mi
Bodmin Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCarnon Downs Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,023 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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate40.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired46.7%Student4%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.2%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary11.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)50%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership90.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
13
Perranwell 2 mi
Penryn 3.2 mi
Truro 3.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Penpol 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

Feock 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Harcourt 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Penelewey 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Carnon Downs and Devoran 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Playing Place 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Perranwell Station 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Perranarworthal 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Flushing 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Penryn 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penpol a nice place to live?

Penpol has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penpol is 37/100, 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 Penpol?

Penpol is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Penpol

TR3 48 ⇄

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