Town Pop. 852

Living in St Merryn: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Merryn comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the PL28 postcode district.

That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Healthcare (5), transport (17), lifestyle (18) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL28 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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St Merryn scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
79.8 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 39 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trevithick 11 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Sandy Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
81
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Merryn SchoolPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital10.7 mi
The Duchy Hospital17.4 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,418 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.6%Student3%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29%Skilled & technical44.2%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership65.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Quintrell Downs 8.3 mi
Newquay 8.3 mi
St. Columb Road 8.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in St Merryn 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

St Ervan 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Constantine Bay 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Trevone 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Padstow 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
St Eval 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rock (Cornwall) 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Mawgan Porth 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Polzeath and Trebetherick 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Carloggas 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
St Columb Major 38 6.5 mi away ⇄
Wadebridge 46 6.6 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Merryn a nice place to live?

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

St Merryn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Merryn?

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

St Merryn in context

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Postcode districts in St Merryn

PL28 40 ⇄

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