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Living in Perran Downs: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Perran Downs comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 94/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 24/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Perran Downs places 3rd of 9 in the TR20 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Perran Downs sits 69 points above the TR20 district figure of 25/100. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
133.1 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 32 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 465% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Possession of weapons 2 crimes
↑ 533% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen'S Way 14 crimes
  2. 2 St Aubyns 5 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Farm Close 3 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 47
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Hilary 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
11
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital17.4 mi
The Duchy Hospital17.5 mi
Bodmin Hospital38.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMarazion Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,006 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired35.7%Student2.7%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary27.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership73.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
St Erth 3.4 mi
Lelant Saltings 3.9 mi
Lelant 4.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Perran Downs 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

Rosudgeon 43 0.4 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 0.6 mi away ⇄
Praa Sands 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ashton (Cornwall) 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Godolphin Cross 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rose-an-Grouse 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Leedstown 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Breage 42 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Perran Downs a nice place to live?

Perran Downs has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Perran Downs is 46/100, 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 Perran Downs?

Perran Downs is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Perran Downs?

Among the top-rated schools in Perran Downs is St Hilary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Perran Downs in total.

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Postcode districts in Perran Downs

TR20 45 ⇄

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