Town Pop. 1,590

Living in Penwithick: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Penwithick comes out at 30/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Penwithick most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 15th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the PL26 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the PL26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL26 postcode district.

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Penwithick scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
253.5 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 204 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 62 crimes
↑ 474% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goonbarrow Meadow 54 crimes
  2. 2 Carnsmerry 47 crimes
  3. 3 Montgomery Road 44 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
79
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Treverbyn AcademyPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital6.3 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital15.2 mi
The Duchy Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWheal Northey2.2 mi
GP capacity2,154 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed3%Retired22.7%Student5.3%Other inactive13%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.7%Skilled & technical39.9%Routine & elementary36.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership66.9%
Among the most-deprived 23% 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
35
Luxulyan 1.8 mi
Bugle 2 mi
St Austell 2.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £196,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£177k £193k £209k £225k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Stenalees 29 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tregrehan Mills 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bugle 29 1.8 mi away ⇄
Luxulyan 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
St Blazey 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath Highway 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Duporth 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Roche 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whitemoor 45 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penwithick a nice place to live?

Penwithick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penwithick is 30/100, 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 Penwithick?

Penwithick has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 403 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Penwithick?

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

What are house prices like in Penwithick?

The current median house price in Penwithick is £196,750, around 31% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

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Postcode districts in Penwithick

PL26 40 ⇄

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