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Living in Portscatho: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Portscatho scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Portscatho most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the TR2 postcode district, Portscatho ranks 4th. Against the wider TR2 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points below. That is 11 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 TR2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
138.5 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 34 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tregassick Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Hancock Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Gerrans SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital7.7 mi
The Duchy Hospital7.7 mi
Bodmin Hospital22.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity930 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
4.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate49.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired38.8%Student2.3%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical42.8%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership65.2%
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Falmouth Docks 3.9 mi
Falmouth Town 4.4 mi
Penmere 5.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Portscatho 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

St Mawes 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Harcourt 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Feock 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Flushing 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Penpol 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Penelewey 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Falmouth 56 5.0 mi away ⇄
Playing Place 37 5.4 mi away ⇄
Carnon Downs and Devoran 43 5.6 mi away ⇄
Penryn 49 6.0 mi away ⇄
Budock Water 56 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Portscatho a nice place to live?

Portscatho has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Portscatho is 39/100, 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 Portscatho?

Portscatho is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Portscatho?

Among the top-rated schools in Portscatho is Gerrans School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Portscatho in total.

Portscatho in context

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Postcode districts in Portscatho

TR2 45 ⇄

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