Town Pop. 452

Living in St Buryan: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Buryan scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where St Buryan most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 43/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the TR19 postcode district, St Buryan ranks 3rd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 75 points above the TR19 district's 20/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR19 postcode district.

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St Buryan scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
376.1 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 103 crimes
↑ 584% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tower Meadows 32 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 18 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 1.983 · PM2.5 4.866 · PM10 10.192 µg/m³
81
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Buryan Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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 Hospital26.7 mi
The Duchy Hospital26.8 mi
Bodmin Hospital47.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMorrab Surgery4.7 mi
GP capacity2,071 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate49.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.7%Unemployed2%Retired32.4%Student5.3%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical41.9%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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
9
Penzance 5.2 mi
St Erth 10.3 mi
Lelant Saltings 10.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in St Buryan 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

Kelynack 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newlyn 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mousehole 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
St Just 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Penzance 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Madron 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pendeen 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 7.6 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 8.0 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 9.1 mi away ⇄
Rosudgeon 43 9.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Buryan a nice place to live?

St Buryan has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Buryan is 39/100, 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 Buryan?

St Buryan is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 170 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Buryan?

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

St Buryan in context

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Postcode districts in St Buryan

TR19 39 ⇄

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