Town Pop. 1,025

Living in Trewoon: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trewoon scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 47/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the PL25 postcode district. Safety (93) and environment (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (3) and schools (19). Wider context for the surrounding area: PL25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
53.7 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 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 87% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Badgers Watch 14 crimes
  2. 2 Socotra Drive 10 crimes
  3. 3 Coombe Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.157 · PM10 10.389 µg/m³
80
Green Space 88
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mewan Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital8.9 mi
The Duchy Hospital12.8 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital12.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWheal Northey2.7 mi
GP capacity2,875 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.1%Student2.7%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)21.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.5%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership74.7%
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
32
St Austell 1.4 mi
Bugle 4.2 mi
Luxulyan 4.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Trewoon 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

Lanjeth 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Polgooth 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sticker 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Foxhole 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Duporth 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Nanpean 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penwithick 30 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 2.9 mi away ⇄
St Stephen 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Whitemoor 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trewoon a nice place to live?

Trewoon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Trewoon is 46/100, 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 Trewoon?

Trewoon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trewoon?

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

Trewoon in context

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Postcode districts in Trewoon

PL25 47 ⇄

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