Town Pop. 992

Living in Stithians: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stithians scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Stithians most outperforms the national norm: 40/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 24/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TR3 postcode district. Against the wider TR3 district average of 48/100, that is 5 points below. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
101.8 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 54 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Collins Parc 9 crimes
  3. 3 Trolvus Vean 8 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 2.679 · PM2.5 5.008 · PM10 9.499 µg/m³
81
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Stithians Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital6.2 mi
The Duchy Hospital6.3 mi
Bodmin Hospital26.8 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 capacity1,643 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.9%Student3.6%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership73.3%
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
18
Penryn 3.1 mi
Perranwell 3.4 mi
Redruth 3.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stithians 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

Ponsanooth 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lanner 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Mabe Burnthouse 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Perranarworthal 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Carharrack 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Four Lanes 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Penryn 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
St Day 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Perranwell Station 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Redruth 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stithians a nice place to live?

Stithians has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stithians is 43/100, 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 Stithians?

Stithians is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stithians?

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

Stithians in context

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Postcode districts in Stithians

TR3 48 ⇄

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