Town Pop. 1,060

Living in St Cleer: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Cleer comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 46/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the PL14 postcode district, St Cleer ranks 2nd.

Its broadband score runs 36 points above the PL14 district's 33/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: PL14 postcode district.

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St Cleer scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
112.3 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 59 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Penhale Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Well Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Hendra Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 2.413 · PM2.5 4.923 · PM10 8.867 µg/m³
81
Green Space 32
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • St Cleer Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
7
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital1.7 mi
Bodmin Hospital11.7 mi
Derriford Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryOak Tree Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,289 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.5%Student2.8%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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
10
Liskeard 2.8 mi
Coombe Junction Halt 3 mi
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt 4.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 21
Detached £293,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£187k £217k £248k £278k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tremar 39 0.6 mi away ⇄
Darite 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Liskeard 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pensilva 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dobwalls 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Doublebois 30 3.7 mi away ⇄
St Neot 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Menheniot 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Callington 42 7.1 mi away ⇄
Kelly Bray 45 7.2 mi away ⇄
Venterdon 0 7.6 mi away ⇄
Lewannick 37 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Cleer a nice place to live?

St Cleer has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Cleer is 41/100, 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 Cleer?

St Cleer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Cleer?

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

What are house prices like in St Cleer?

The current median house price in St Cleer is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £293,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

St Cleer in context

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Postcode districts in St Cleer

PL14 38 ⇄

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