Town Pop. 1,871

Living in St Just: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Just comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 81/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the TR19 postcode district, St Just ranks 2nd. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR19 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
75.4 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 63 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Higher Gews Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Levant Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Cape Cornwall SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Just 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital27.7 mi
The Duchy Hospital27.7 mi
Bodmin Hospital47.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryRosmellyn Surgery6.2 mi
GP capacity996 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.3%Student3.5%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.8%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Penzance 6.7 mi
St Ives 10.8 mi
Carbis Bay 11 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £299,000 16
Terraced £260,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£189k £235k £283k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Kelynack 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pendeen 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Buryan 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Madron 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Newlyn 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Penzance 50 6.1 mi away ⇄
Mousehole 41 6.9 mi away ⇄
Longrock 45 7.4 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 9.1 mi away ⇄
Marazion 46 9.4 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 10 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Cornwall) 44 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Just a nice place to live?

St Just has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Just is 40/100, 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 Just?

St Just is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 141 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Just?

Among the top-rated schools in St Just are Cape Cornwall School and St Just Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in St Just in total.

What are house prices like in St Just?

The current median house price in St Just is £299,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £260,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 49%.

St Just in context

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Postcode districts in St Just

TR19 39 ⇄

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