Town Pop. 2,594

Living in Threemilestone: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Threemilestone comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Threemilestone most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 17/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Threemilestone places 2nd of 11 in the TR3 postcode district. The TR3 district averages 48/100, putting Threemilestone 5 points below its own postcode area. Below 30/100: schools (18) and transport (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: TR3 postcode district.

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Threemilestone scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
105.6 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 130 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Public order 28 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 35 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 30 crimes
  3. 3 Seymour Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 64
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Richard Lander SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Threemilestone SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital0.6 mi
The Duchy Hospital0.6 mi
Bodmin Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChacewater Health Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,365 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2%Retired26.3%Student4.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership68.9%
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Truro 2.4 mi
Perranwell 3.2 mi
Redruth 5.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £292,500 20
Semi-detached £292,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£237k £266k £295k £324k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bissoe 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chacewater 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shortlanesend 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Truro 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Cornwall) 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Playing Place 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Perranwell Station 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
St Day 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Carnon Downs and Devoran 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Carharrack 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wheal Rose 42 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Threemilestone a nice place to live?

Threemilestone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Threemilestone 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 Threemilestone?

Threemilestone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 274 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Threemilestone?

Among the top-rated schools in Threemilestone is Richard Lander School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Threemilestone in total.

What are house prices like in Threemilestone?

The current median house price in Threemilestone is £292,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £292,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Threemilestone in context

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Postcode districts in Threemilestone

TR3 48 ⇄
TR4 43 ⇄

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