Town Pop. 969

Living in Ponsanooth: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ponsanooth scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TR3 postcode district.

The TR3 district averages 48/100, putting Ponsanooth 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: TR3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
79.5 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 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Westmoor Crescent 9 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 2.928 · PM2.5 5.023 · PM10 9.559 µg/m³
80
Green Space 54
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Kennall Vale SchoolPrimary · 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
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital5 mi
The Duchy Hospital5 mi
Bodmin Hospital25.5 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Penryn surgery1.5 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired37.6%Student3.1%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.8%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
23
Perranwell 2 mi
Penryn 2.3 mi
Penmere 4.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 £375,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£309k £329k £349k £369k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Perranarworthal 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stithians 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Perranwell Station 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Mabe Burnthouse 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Penryn 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Carharrack 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lanner 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Carnon Downs and Devoran 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
St Day 37 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponsanooth a nice place to live?

Ponsanooth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ponsanooth is 40/100, 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 Ponsanooth?

Ponsanooth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ponsanooth?

Among the top-rated schools in Ponsanooth is Kennall Vale School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ponsanooth in total.

What are house prices like in Ponsanooth?

The current median house price in Ponsanooth is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average.

Ponsanooth in context

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Postcode districts in Ponsanooth

TR3 48 ⇄

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