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Living in The Towans: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for The Towans is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 39/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the TR27 postcode district scores higher. The Towans leads all 9. The TR27 district averages 42/100, putting The Towans 6 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, The Towans sits 23 points above the TR27 district figure of 28/100. For the surrounding area, see TR27 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
501.2 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 111 crimes
↑ 731% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 1074% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 475% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Market Street 27 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 25 crimes
  3. 3 Mount Pleasant 17 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 44
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Bodriggy AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hayle AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Penpol SchoolPrimary · 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
51
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital15.4 mi
The Duchy Hospital15.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital35.4 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 surgeryDr C.A. Jones & Partners0.8 mi
GP capacity1,252 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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed3.7%Retired27.3%Student3.1%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership64.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 F
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
48
Hayle 0.7 mi
Lelant 0.8 mi
Lelant Saltings 1.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in The Towans 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

Hayle 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Lelant 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Rose-an-Grouse 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Carbis Bay 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
St Erth 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Canon's Town 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Connor Downs 31 2.6 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Cornwall) 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Reawla 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leedstown 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Crowlas 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Goldsithney 38 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is The Towans a nice place to live?

The Towans has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for The Towans is 48/100, 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 The Towans?

The Towans has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 201 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in The Towans?

Among the top-rated schools in The Towans are Bodriggy Academy and Hayle Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in The Towans in total.

The Towans in context

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Postcode districts in The Towans

TR27 42 ⇄

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