Town Pop. 8,592

Living in Pool and Illogan: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pool and Illogan scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Pool and Illogan most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 40/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the TR15 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Pool and Illogan in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR15 postcode district.

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Pool and Illogan scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
152.4 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 555 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 198 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Other theft 126 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 112 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Shoplifting 97 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
other 221 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Quilkin Avenue 113 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 104 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 90 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
38
6 schools in area · 19 within 4km
4Good2Requires Improvement
  • Illogan SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Redruth SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Roskear Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Treloweth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Pool AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Rosemellin Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital7 mi
The Duchy Hospital7 mi
Bodmin Hospital27.1 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,858 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 210 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.9%Student2.8%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary35.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership65.9%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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
56
Redruth 1.7 mi
Camborne 2.2 mi
Perranwell 6.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 71
Takeaways Ample 11
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 55
Detached £332,500 28
Semi-detached £250,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£171k £237k £305k £371k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Illogan 55 0.4 mi away ⇄
Tolvaddon 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Redruth 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Camborne 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Portreath 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Four Lanes 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cambrose 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Troon (Cornwall) 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lanner 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barripper and Penponds 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wheal Rose 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Porthtowan 42 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool and Illogan a nice place to live?

Pool and Illogan has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pool and Illogan 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 Pool and Illogan?

Pool and Illogan has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 1,309 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pool and Illogan?

Among the top-rated schools in Pool and Illogan are Illogan School, Redruth School and Roskear Primary & Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Pool and Illogan in total.

What are house prices like in Pool and Illogan?

The current median house price in Pool and Illogan is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £332,500, semi-detached £250,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pool and Illogan in context

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Postcode districts in Pool and Illogan

TR15 49 ⇄
TR16 42 ⇄

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