Town Pop. 878

Living in Shortlanesend: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shortlanesend scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Shortlanesend most outperforms the national norm: 41/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Shortlanesend places 2nd of 10 in the TR4 postcode district. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (21), healthcare (25) and schools (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR4 postcode district.

47
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Shortlanesend scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Shortlanesend.
Or compare:
TR4 8AA TR4 9AA TR4

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 42 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 St Pirans Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 Carvinack Meadows 10 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 58
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Shortlanesend SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital1.3 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital1.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital19.2 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%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Lander Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,456 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
72.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate67.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired18.9%Student3.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)22.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership71.5%
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
21
Truro 1.8 mi
Perranwell 5.1 mi
Redruth 7.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Shortlanesend Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Shortlanesend, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £300,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£284k £296k £307k £319k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Truro 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Threemilestone 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
St Erme and Trispen 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tresillian 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Playing Place 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Goonhavern 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chacewater 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bolingey 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Penelewey 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Cornwall) 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Carnon Downs and Devoran 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shortlanesend a nice place to live?

Shortlanesend has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shortlanesend is 47/100, 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 Shortlanesend?

Shortlanesend is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shortlanesend?

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

What are house prices like in Shortlanesend?

The current median house price in Shortlanesend is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average.

Shortlanesend in context

See the best places to live in Cornwall, ranked

Postcode districts in Shortlanesend

TR4 43 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode