Town Pop. 2,042

Living in St Stephen: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for St Stephen is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

St Stephen places 2nd of 17 in the PL26 postcode district. Against the wider PL26 district average of 40/100, that is 9 points above. Its broadband score runs 61 points above the PL26 district's 25/100. For the surrounding area, see PL26 postcode district.

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St Stephen scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
106.3 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 109 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carkeek'S Close 26 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Mccarthy Drive 15 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 79
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Brannel SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Stephen Churchtown AcademyPrimary · 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
41
A&E departmentsThe Duchy Hospital9.9 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital10 mi
Bodmin Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,596 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed3.6%Retired24.5%Student4.1%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.2%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary33.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership67.3%
Among the most-deprived 26% 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
30
St. Columb Road 4.4 mi
St Austell 4.6 mi
Roche 5.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £263,750 18
5-year monthly trend
All
£222k £261k £300k £339k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Trethosa 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Foxhole 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Nanpean 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Grampound Road 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
St Dennis 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sticker 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whitemoor 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Grampound 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Polgooth 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road 34 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Stephen a nice place to live?

St Stephen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Stephen is 49/100, 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 Stephen?

St Stephen has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 217 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Stephen?

Among the top-rated schools in St Stephen are Brannel School and St Stephen Churchtown Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in St Stephen in total.

What are house prices like in St Stephen?

The current median house price in St Stephen is £263,750, around 7% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in St Stephen

PL26 40 ⇄

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