Town Pop. 674

Living in Porthtowan: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Porthtowan scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 24/100 against a town median of 47/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the TR4 postcode district.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (12), schools (15), lifestyle (15) and transport (24). Wider context for the surrounding area: TR4 postcode district.

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Porthtowan scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
212.2 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 61 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 37 crimes
  2. 2 Harbour Terrace 12 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital6.3 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital6.3 mi
Bodmin Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgerySt Agnes Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,680 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed2%Retired26.6%Student3.1%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership70.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Redruth 3.4 mi
Camborne 5.6 mi
Perranwell 7.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Porthtowan 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

Cambrose 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Mount Hawke 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wheal Rose 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
St Agnes 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Portreath 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Cornwall) 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Redruth 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Illogan 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pool and Illogan 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
St Day 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tolvaddon 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chacewater 41 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Porthtowan a nice place to live?

Porthtowan has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Porthtowan is 42/100, 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 Porthtowan?

Porthtowan is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Porthtowan in context

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Postcode districts in Porthtowan

TR4 43 ⇄

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