Town Pop. 573

Living in St Keverne: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Keverne comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

St Keverne places 2nd of 7 in the TR12 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the TR12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On broadband specifically, St Keverne sits 56 points above the TR12 district figure of 34/100. For the surrounding area, see TR12 postcode district.

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St Keverne scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
122.2 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 29 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 Treskewes Estate 10 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.055 · PM2.5 4.927 · PM10 10.047 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • St Keverne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital14.8 mi
The Duchy Hospital14.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital32.5 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,517 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate46.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired38.1%Student3%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical43.3%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership68.7%
Among the most-deprived 26% 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
5
Falmouth Town 6.9 mi
Penmere 7 mi
Falmouth Docks 7.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in St Keverne 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

Coverack 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Helford Passage 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Porth Navas 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Mawnan Smith 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Mawgan 39 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ruan Minor 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
Constantine 46 6.0 mi away ⇄
Gweek 36 6.2 mi away ⇄
Budock Water 56 6.7 mi away ⇄
Falmouth 56 7.0 mi away ⇄
Mullion 47 7.1 mi away ⇄
Mullion Cove 0 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Keverne a nice place to live?

St Keverne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Keverne is 45/100, 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 Keverne?

St Keverne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

St Keverne in context

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Postcode districts in St Keverne

TR12 39 ⇄

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