Town Pop. 6,335

Living in St Blazey: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for St Blazey is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where St Blazey most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 40/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the PL24 postcode district. Environment (80) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands St Blazey in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL24 postcode district.

52
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St Blazey scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
89.2 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 266 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 63 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other theft 48 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 38 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 85 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Penarwyn Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 22 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 21 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
29
4 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Biscovey Nursery and Infants' AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Doubletrees SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tywardreath SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Biscovey AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital7 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital13.4 mi
The Duchy Hospital16.4 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%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,735 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 133 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2.8%Retired27.3%Student3.5%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.3%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary35%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership67.4%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
56
Par 0.8 mi
Luxulyan 2.9 mi
St Austell 3.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 51
Detached £255,000 14
Semi-detached £215,000 19
Terraced £183,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£170k £248k £328k £405k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Par 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath Highway 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Tregrehan Mills 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Polkerris 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Duporth 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Luxulyan 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penwithick 30 2.9 mi away ⇄
Fowey 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Blazey a nice place to live?

St Blazey is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for St Blazey is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is St Blazey?

St Blazey has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 565 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Blazey?

Among the top-rated schools in St Blazey are Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy, Doubletrees School and Tywardreath School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in St Blazey in total.

What are house prices like in St Blazey?

The current median house price in St Blazey is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £255,000, semi-detached £215,000, terraced £183,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 51 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

St Blazey in context

See where St Blazey ranks among the best places to live in Cornwall

Postcode districts in St Blazey

PL24 49 ⇄
PL25 47 ⇄

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