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Living in Rock (Cornwall): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rock (Cornwall) comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the PL27 postcode district, Rock (Cornwall) ranks 4th.

The PL27 district averages 44/100, putting Rock (Cornwall) 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PL27 postcode district.

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Rock (Cornwall) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
105.7 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 49 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Trenant Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Dunders Hill 5 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 2.542 · PM2.5 4.854 · PM10 9.509 µg/m³
81
Green Space 58
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Minver SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsBodmin Hospital8.6 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital20.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,534 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 74 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate48.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.3%Unemployed2%Retired37%Student3.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical42.2%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership63%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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
10
Roche 9.6 mi
St. Columb Road 10.5 mi
Bugle 11.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rock (Cornwall) 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

Polzeath and Trebetherick 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Padstow 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Trevone 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wadebridge 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
St Merryn 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Port Isaac 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
St Ervan 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Constantine Bay 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
St Eval 43 6.3 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 6.3 mi away ⇄
St Tudy 40 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock (Cornwall) a nice place to live?

Rock (Cornwall) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rock (Cornwall) is 36/100, 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 Rock (Cornwall)?

Rock (Cornwall) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rock (Cornwall)?

Among the top-rated schools in Rock (Cornwall) is St Minver School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rock (Cornwall) in total.

Rock (Cornwall) in context

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Postcode districts in Rock (Cornwall)

PL27 44 ⇄

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