Town Pop. 1,328

Living in St Agnes: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for St Agnes is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 54/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 24/100 versus a median of 47/100.

On healthcare specifically, St Agnes sits 9 points above the TR5 district figure of 45/100. Below 30/100: transport (17) and lifestyle (20). That puts St Agnes in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
63.3 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 44 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tregellas Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Churchtown 10 crimes
  3. 3 White'S Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 2.634 · PM2.5 4.983 · PM10 9.528 µg/m³
81
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • St Agnes AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Mithian 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
54
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital4.6 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital4.6 mi
Bodmin Hospital22.5 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,135 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 130 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed2.8%Retired34.1%Student3.3%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership60.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
17
Redruth 5.4 mi
Truro 6.9 mi
Perranwell 7.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £405,000 29
Detached £418,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£380k £475k £573k £668k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Trevellas 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Mount Hawke 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Porthtowan 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Cornwall) 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bolingey 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Perranporth 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wheal Rose 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cambrose 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chacewater 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Goonhavern 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Threemilestone 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
St Day 37 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Agnes a nice place to live?

St Agnes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Agnes is 46/100, 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 St Agnes?

St Agnes has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Agnes?

Among the top-rated schools in St Agnes are St Agnes Academy and Mithian School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in St Agnes in total.

What are house prices like in St Agnes?

The current median house price in St Agnes is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £418,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in St Agnes

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