Town Pop. 3,666

Living in St Columb Major: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Columb Major comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 15/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the TR8 postcode district, St Columb Major ranks 5th. On healthcare specifically, St Columb Major sits 28 points above the TR8 district figure of 10/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR8 postcode district.

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St Columb Major scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
110.5 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 203 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 45 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 Parka Road 38 crimes
  3. 3 Barton Lane 30 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 76
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Columb Major AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital8.7 mi
The Duchy Hospital12.5 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital12.6 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,486 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.1%Student3.1%Other inactive12.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.8%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary32.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership63.9%
Among the most-deprived 33% 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
18
St. Columb Road 2.2 mi
Quintrell Downs 4.2 mi
Roche 5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 34
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,000 34
Detached £380,000 13
Semi-detached £221,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£152k £244k £338k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

White Cross 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Carloggas 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
St Eval 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
St Dennis 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Quintrell Downs 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mawgan Porth 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Summercourt 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Whitemoor 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Victoria 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Roche 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
St Ervan 0 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Columb Major a nice place to live?

St Columb Major has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Columb Major is 38/100, 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 Columb Major?

St Columb Major has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 405 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Columb Major?

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

What are house prices like in St Columb Major?

The current median house price in St Columb Major is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £380,000, semi-detached £221,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

St Columb Major in context

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Postcode districts in St Columb Major

TR8 38 ⇄
TR9 36 ⇄

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