Town Pop. 3,105

Living in Perranporth: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Perranporth scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Perranporth most outperforms the national norm: 33/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 15/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the TR6 postcode district, Perranporth ranks 2nd. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Transport (17), schools (22) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
143.6 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 220 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 67 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 37 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bakery Way 32 crimes
  2. 2 Kew Carrek 28 crimes
  3. 3 Marshfield Close 22 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
82
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Perranporth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital5 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital5.1 mi
Bodmin Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,242 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
55.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
55.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 119 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.4%Student3.9%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
17
Newquay 5.9 mi
Quintrell Downs 6.8 mi
Truro 6.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 18
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,225 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Flat
£230k £355k £483k £608k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bolingey 37 0.8 mi away ⇄
Trevellas 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Goonhavern 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cubert 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
St Agnes 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Crantock 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
St Newlyn East 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mount Hawke 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Shortlanesend 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Cornwall) 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Porthtowan 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
St Erme and Trispen 33 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Perranporth a nice place to live?

Perranporth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Perranporth is 38/100, 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 Perranporth?

Perranporth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 446 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Perranporth?

Among the top-rated schools in Perranporth is Perranporth Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Perranporth in total.

What are house prices like in Perranporth?

The current median house price in Perranporth is £285,225, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 26%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Perranporth in context

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Postcode districts in Perranporth

TR6 38 ⇄

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