Town Pop. 2,683

Living in Porthleven: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Porthleven scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 25/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TR13 postcode district, Porthleven ranks 4th. Its environment score runs 8 points above the TR13 district's 72/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR13 postcode district.

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Porthleven scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
62.6 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 94 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wheal Rose 16 crimes
  2. 2 Matela Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Trevisker Drive 11 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.261 · PM2.5 4.957 · PM10 9.75 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Porthleven SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital15.4 mi
The Duchy Hospital15.5 mi
Bodmin Hospital36.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHelston Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,569 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 128 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.9%Student2.9%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.5%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary28.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership67.4%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
St Erth 8.2 mi
Hayle 8.3 mi
Lelant Saltings 8.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £293,750 34
Terraced £240,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£233k £308k £386k £462k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Breage 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Helston 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ashton (Cornwall) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rose-in-the-bush 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Praa Sands 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Godolphin Cross 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mawgan 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gweek 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Mullion 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Rosudgeon 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Perran Downs 46 5.5 mi away ⇄
Leedstown 37 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Porthleven a nice place to live?

Porthleven has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Porthleven is 41/100, 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 Porthleven?

Porthleven is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Porthleven?

The current median house price in Porthleven is £293,750, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £240,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Porthleven

TR13 45 ⇄

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