Town Pop. 960

Living in Troon (Cornwall): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Troon (Cornwall) comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 48/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 31/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the TR14 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Troon (Cornwall) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TR14 postcode district.

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Troon (Cornwall) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
157.3 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 83 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fore Street 21 crimes
  2. 2 Polgine Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 Lacey Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 2.559 · PM2.5 4.965 · PM10 9.424 µg/m³
81
Green Space 68
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Troon Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital9.2 mi
The Duchy Hospital9.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital29.9 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryVeor Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,520 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.3%Student3.8%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.6%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary34.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.6%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
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
48
Camborne 1.3 mi
Redruth 3.5 mi
Hayle 6.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £262,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£207k £223k £240k £257k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Camborne 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Barripper and Penponds 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Four Lanes 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Praze-an-Beeble 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pool and Illogan 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tolvaddon 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Illogan 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Reawla 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Redruth 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lanner 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Connor Downs 31 4.1 mi away ⇄
Leedstown 37 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Troon (Cornwall) a nice place to live?

Troon (Cornwall) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Troon (Cornwall) is 49/100, 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 Troon (Cornwall)?

Troon (Cornwall) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 151 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Troon (Cornwall)?

Among the top-rated schools in Troon (Cornwall) is Troon Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Troon (Cornwall) in total.

What are house prices like in Troon (Cornwall)?

The current median house price in Troon (Cornwall) is £262,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%.

Troon (Cornwall) in context

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Postcode districts in Troon (Cornwall)

TR14 45 ⇄

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