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Living in Tintagel: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tintagel scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (16), transport (19), bills (24) and lifestyle (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: PL34 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
50 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 27 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Other crime 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Bay View 6 crimes
  3. 3 Trerammet Crescent 6 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 9 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Good
  • Tintagel Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital13.3 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital18.8 mi
The Duchy Hospital31 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBottreaux Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,501 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.5%Unemployed3.1%Retired34.8%Student3%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical41.4%Routine & elementary28%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Bodmin Parkway 15.6 mi
Roche 17.4 mi
Lostwithiel 18.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 29
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tintagel 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

Boscastle 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Delabole 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Camelford 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
St Teath 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Trewassa 0 5.9 mi away ⇄
Port Isaac 34 6.2 mi away ⇄
St Tudy 40 7.6 mi away ⇄
St Breward 43 7.8 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 9.6 mi away ⇄
Polzeath and Trebetherick 35 10 mi away ⇄
Rock (Cornwall) 36 11 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tintagel a nice place to live?

Tintagel has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tintagel is 38/100, 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 Tintagel?

Tintagel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tintagel?

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

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Postcode districts in Tintagel

PL34 37 ⇄

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