Town Pop. 841

Living in Polgooth: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Polgooth is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Polgooth most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the PL26 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the PL26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
130.8 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 50 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Pentewan Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 10 µg/m³
80
Green Space 79
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mewan 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
6
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital10.3 mi
The Duchy Hospital12.2 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWheal Northey3 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate47.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired40.3%Student2.9%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.7%
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
32
St Austell 1.8 mi
Bugle 5.6 mi
Par 5.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Polgooth 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

Sticker 38 1.0 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Duporth 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Foxhole 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
St Stephen 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Nanpean 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mevagissey 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Grampound 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Penwithick 30 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Polgooth a nice place to live?

Polgooth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Polgooth is 45/100, 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 Polgooth?

Polgooth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Polgooth?

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

Polgooth in context

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Postcode districts in Polgooth

PL26 40 ⇄

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