Town Pop. 2,231

Living in St Dennis: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Dennis scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where St Dennis most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the PL26 postcode district, St Dennis ranks 12th. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (12), bills (24), schools (25), transport (27) and broadband (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
92.8 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 118 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carne Court 17 crimes
  2. 2 Hendra Heights 16 crimes
  3. 3 Manson Place 16 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 86
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • St Dennis Primary AcademyPrimary · 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 departmentsBodmin Hospital8.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital11.9 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Clays Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity3,205 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
29
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed3%Retired22.7%Student3.2%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.6%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary39.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership63.6%
Among the most-deprived 17% of areas in England
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
St. Columb Road 2.8 mi
Roche 3.4 mi
Bugle 4.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in St Dennis 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

Whitemoor 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Nanpean 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Foxhole 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Trethosa 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
St Stephen 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Roche 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Victoria 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 3.9 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bugle 29 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Dennis a nice place to live?

St Dennis has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Dennis is 37/100, 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 Dennis?

St Dennis is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 207 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Dennis?

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

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Postcode districts in St Dennis

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