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Living in Quintrell Downs: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Quintrell Downs comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100. Quintrell Downs places 3rd of 10 in the TR8 postcode district.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Below 30/100: healthcare (5), schools (14), lifestyle (24) and transport (26). For the surrounding area, see TR8 postcode district.

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Quintrell Downs scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
105 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 48 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Treffry Lane 26 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 North Way 7 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.288 · PM2.5 5.153 · PM10 11.016 µg/m³
79
Green Space 61
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Nansledan 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
5
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital9.4 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital9.5 mi
Bodmin Hospital13.1 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryNarrowcliff Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,462 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired29%Student3.3%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical40.4%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)21.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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
26
Quintrell Downs 0.1 mi
Newquay 2.2 mi
St. Columb Road 3.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £320,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All
£259k £305k £353k £399k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Newquay 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
White Cross 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
St Newlyn East 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Carloggas 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Summercourt 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Crantock 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cubert 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
St Columb Major 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mawgan Porth 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
St Eval 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Goonhavern 33 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintrell Downs a nice place to live?

Quintrell Downs has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Quintrell Downs is 40/100, 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 Quintrell Downs?

Quintrell Downs is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Quintrell Downs?

Among the top-rated schools in Quintrell Downs is Nansledan School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Quintrell Downs in total.

What are house prices like in Quintrell Downs?

The current median house price in Quintrell Downs is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Quintrell Downs

TR8 38 ⇄

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