Town Pop. 523

Living in Polzeath and Trebetherick: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Polzeath and Trebetherick comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 22/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the PL27 postcode district, Polzeath and Trebetherick scores lowest.

It scores 9 points below the PL27 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On environment specifically, Polzeath and Trebetherick sits 13 points below the PL27 district figure of 80/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL27 postcode district.

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Polzeath and Trebetherick scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
198.9 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 49 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 424% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Trenant Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Dunders Hill 5 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 9 µg/m³
82
Green Space 33
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital9.9 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital21.5 mi
The Duchy Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,534 patients per GP
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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
44.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate48.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.3%Unemployed2%Retired37%Student3.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical42.2%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership63%
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
10
Roche 11.1 mi
St. Columb Road 11.8 mi
Quintrell Downs 12.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Polzeath and Trebetherick 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

Rock (Cornwall) 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Padstow 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Trevone 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Port Isaac 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
St Merryn 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Constantine Bay 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wadebridge 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
St Ervan 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 5.6 mi away ⇄
St Eval 43 7.1 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 7.4 mi away ⇄
St Teath 42 8.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Polzeath and Trebetherick a nice place to live?

Polzeath and Trebetherick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Polzeath and Trebetherick is 35/100, 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 Polzeath and Trebetherick?

Polzeath and Trebetherick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Polzeath and Trebetherick

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