Town Pop. 322

Living in Ruan Minor: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ruan Minor comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Ruan Minor most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the TR12 postcode district. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR12 postcode district.

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Ruan Minor scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
313.7 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 39 crimes
↑ 264% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 768% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 352% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 282% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Long Moor 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Triangle 8 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 1.9 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Grade-Ruan CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital19.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital19.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital38 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMullion Health Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity1,236 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired34.5%Student3.1%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical43.1%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the most-deprived 29% 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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Penmere 11.7 mi
Falmouth Town 12 mi
Falmouth Docks 12.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Ruan Minor 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

Lizard 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mullion Cove 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Mullion 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Coverack 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
St Keverne 45 5.7 mi away ⇄
Mawgan 39 5.8 mi away ⇄
Rose-in-the-bush 0 6.8 mi away ⇄
Gweek 36 7.2 mi away ⇄
Helford Passage 45 8.0 mi away ⇄
Porth Navas 40 8.2 mi away ⇄
Helston 49 8.5 mi away ⇄
Porthleven 41 8.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruan Minor a nice place to live?

Ruan Minor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ruan Minor is 35/100, 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 Ruan Minor?

Ruan Minor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ruan Minor in context

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Postcode districts in Ruan Minor

TR12 39 ⇄

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