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Living in St Erth: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Erth comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where St Erth most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 45/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the TR27 postcode district, St Erth ranks 5th. It scores 5 points below the TR27 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the TR27 district's 23/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR27 postcode district.

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St Erth scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
341.8 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 62 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 358% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 613% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 581% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 30 crimes
  2. 2 Treloweth Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Hill 14 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 2.539 · PM2.5 5.023 · PM10 10.725 µg/m³
80
Green Space 59
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • St Erth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · 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 departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital16.3 mi
The Duchy Hospital16.3 mi
Bodmin Hospital36.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr C.A. Jones & Partners1.7 mi
GP capacity1,067 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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.9%Student3%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.8%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
St Erth 0.7 mi
Lelant Saltings 1 mi
Lelant 1.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £347,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£320k £339k £358k £376k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Rose-an-Grouse 38 0.6 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lelant 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hayle 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
The Towans 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carbis Bay 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Perran Downs 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rosudgeon 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Leedstown 37 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Erth a nice place to live?

St Erth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Erth 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 Erth?

St Erth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Erth?

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

What are house prices like in St Erth?

The current median house price in St Erth is £347,500, around 22% above the England and Wales average.

St Erth in context

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Postcode districts in St Erth

TR27 42 ⇄

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