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Living in St Teath: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Teath scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

St Teath places 3rd of 7 in the PL30 postcode district. St Teath is a place of extremes: 97/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider PL30 district average of 36/100, that is 6 points above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL30 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
152.5 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 48 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tethadene 13 crimes
  2. 2 Penhallow Parc 7 crimes
  3. 3 Atlantic Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
82
Green Space 76
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Teath Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsBodmin Hospital8.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital15.3 mi
The Duchy Hospital27.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPort Isaac The Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,792 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired36.5%Student1.9%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.9%Skilled & technical45.5%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
8
Bodmin Parkway 10.7 mi
Roche 12.7 mi
Lostwithiel 13.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in St Teath 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

Delabole 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
St Tudy 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Camelford 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
St Breward 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Port Isaac 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Tintagel 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Trewassa 0 6.1 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 6.6 mi away ⇄
Boscastle 34 6.6 mi away ⇄
Wadebridge 46 6.8 mi away ⇄
Rock (Cornwall) 36 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Teath a nice place to live?

St Teath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Teath is 42/100, 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 Teath?

St Teath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Teath?

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

St Teath in context

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Postcode districts in St Teath

PL30 36 ⇄

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