Town Pop. 429

Living in Poughill: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Poughill scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the EX23 postcode district, Poughill ranks 3rd.

On transport specifically, Poughill sits 8 points above the EX23 district figure of 22/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX23 postcode district.

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Poughill scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
100.2 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 18 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stone Hill 11 crimes
  2. 2 Maer Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Poughill Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
83
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital26.3 mi
North Devon District Hospital26.8 mi
Bodmin Hospital27.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNeetside Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,156 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate43.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired46%Student1.7%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership87.3%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
30
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Poughill 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

Stratton (Cornwall) 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bude 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Marhamchurch 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 2.9 mi away ⇄
Widemouth Bay 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Week St Mary 36 6.5 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 6.6 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 7.4 mi away ⇄
Holsworthy 43 7.8 mi away ⇄
Hartland 42 11 mi away ⇄
Woolfardisworthy 33 11 mi away ⇄
Buck's Cross 0 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Poughill a nice place to live?

Poughill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Poughill 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 Poughill?

Poughill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Poughill in context

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Postcode districts in Poughill

EX23 37 ⇄

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