Town Pop. 1,736

Living in Stratton (Cornwall): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stratton (Cornwall) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 37/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 38/100 versus a median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the EX23 postcode district scores higher. Stratton (Cornwall) leads all 6. Against the wider EX23 district average of 37/100, that is 7 points above. On transport specifically, Stratton (Cornwall) sits 15 points above the EX23 district figure of 22/100. For the surrounding area, see EX23 postcode district.

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Stratton (Cornwall) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
88.7 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 86 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 A39 17 crimes
  2. 2 Coombe Court 13 crimes
  3. 3 Stratton Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.652 · PM2.5 4.682 · PM10 8.319 µg/m³
82
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
32
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good2Ungraded
  • Budehaven Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stratton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bude Primary Academy - InfantsPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Bude Primary Academy - JuniorsPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital25.3 mi
Bodmin Hospital26.5 mi
North Devon District Hospital26.9 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%
Nearest GP surgeryNeetside Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,156 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed4.1%Retired26.2%Student4.4%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary31.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership63.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £293,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£245k £313k £383k £451k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bude 44 0.9 mi away ⇄
Poughill 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Marhamchurch 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Widemouth Bay 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Week St Mary 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 6.2 mi away ⇄
Holsworthy 43 7.2 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 7.6 mi away ⇄
Woolfardisworthy 33 11 mi away ⇄
Hartland 42 11 mi away ⇄
Boscastle 34 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stratton (Cornwall) a nice place to live?

Stratton (Cornwall) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stratton (Cornwall) is 44/100, 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 Stratton (Cornwall)?

Stratton (Cornwall) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 154 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stratton (Cornwall)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stratton (Cornwall) are Budehaven Community School and Stratton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Stratton (Cornwall) in total.

What are house prices like in Stratton (Cornwall)?

The current median house price in Stratton (Cornwall) is £293,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Stratton (Cornwall) in context

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Postcode districts in Stratton (Cornwall)

EX23 37 ⇄

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