Town Pop. 831

Living in Polperro: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Polperro comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Polperro most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the PL13 postcode district. Its environment score runs 16 points above the PL13 district's 65/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL13 postcode district.

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Polperro scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
184.1 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 85 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Luffman Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Polperro Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital8.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital12.9 mi
Derriford Hospital18.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Bridge Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity1,857 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate44.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.7%Unemployed2%Retired41.2%Student2.1%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.3%Skilled & technical42.8%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.2%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership71.7%
Among the most-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
19
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 F
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Looe 3.4 mi
Sandplace 4.5 mi
Causeland 5.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 24
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Polperro 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

Carey Park 39 0.5 mi away ⇄
Pelynt 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Looe 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Polruan 31 4.9 mi away ⇄
Fowey 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Lerryn 31 5.5 mi away ⇄
Polkerris 0 6.7 mi away ⇄
Downderry 39 7.0 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath 50 7.9 mi away ⇄
Par 0 8.1 mi away ⇄
Lostwithiel 45 8.1 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath Highway 46 8.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Polperro a nice place to live?

Polperro has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Polperro is 34/100, 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 Polperro?

Polperro is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Polperro?

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

Polperro in context

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Postcode districts in Polperro

PL13 38 ⇄

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