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Living in St Erme and Trispen: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Erme and Trispen comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 22/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the TR4 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the TR4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: TR4 postcode district.

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St Erme and Trispen scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
112.1 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 57 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 St Francis Meadow 13 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 11 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3.059 · PM2.5 5.144 · PM10 10.566 µg/m³
80
Green Space 51
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Erme with Trispen Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital3.9 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital4 mi
Bodmin Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Lander Medical Practice3.8 mi
GP capacity1,361 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate64.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.5%Unemployed2%Retired19.7%Student3.6%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership68.2%
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
9
Truro 3.7 mi
Quintrell Downs 6.3 mi
St. Columb Road 7.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £250,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£216k £229k £242k £254k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shortlanesend 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tresillian 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Truro 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Probus 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
St Newlyn East 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Goonhavern 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Grampound Road 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Summercourt 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Threemilestone 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bolingey 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Playing Place 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Grampound 39 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Erme and Trispen a nice place to live?

St Erme and Trispen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Erme and Trispen is 33/100, 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 Erme and Trispen?

St Erme and Trispen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Erme and Trispen?

Among the top-rated schools in St Erme and Trispen is St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in St Erme and Trispen in total.

What are house prices like in St Erme and Trispen?

The current median house price in St Erme and Trispen is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average.

St Erme and Trispen in context

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Postcode districts in St Erme and Trispen

TR4 43 ⇄

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