Town Pop. 1,320

Living in Perranarworthal: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Perranarworthal is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the TR3 postcode district, Perranarworthal ranks 6th.

Against the wider TR3 district average of 48/100, that is 7 points below. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TR3 postcode district.

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Perranarworthal scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
51.5 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 28 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Westmoor Crescent 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 53
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Cusgarne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital3.4 mi
The Duchy Hospital3.5 mi
Bodmin Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCarnon Downs Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,546 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate44.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired41.7%Student3.4%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
19
Perranwell 0.6 mi
Penryn 2.8 mi
Penmere 4.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £632,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£457k £524k £593k £659k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Perranwell Station 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ponsanooth 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Carnon Downs and Devoran 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Penpol 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Carharrack 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penelewey 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Playing Place 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stithians 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Penryn 49 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Perranarworthal a nice place to live?

Perranarworthal has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Perranarworthal is 41/100, 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 Perranarworthal?

Perranarworthal is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Perranarworthal?

Among the top-rated schools in Perranarworthal are Cusgarne Primary School and Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Perranarworthal in total.

What are house prices like in Perranarworthal?

The current median house price in Perranarworthal is £632,500, around 122% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%.

Perranarworthal in context

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Postcode districts in Perranarworthal

TR3 48 ⇄

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