Town Pop. 2,272

Living in Tywardreath: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tywardreath is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 30/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the PL24 postcode district. Environment (80) also clears 80/100. Schools (24) and healthcare (26) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PL24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
176.5 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 147 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 105 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↑ 256% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 56 crimes
  2. 2 Eastcliffe Road 39 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Road 22 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
24
4 schools in area
3Good1Ungraded
  • Biscovey Nursery and Infants' AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Doubletrees SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tywardreath SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Biscovey AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital7.7 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital12.5 mi
The Duchy Hospital17.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddleway Surgery0.6 mi
GP capacity2,082 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.5%Student3%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary27.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.6%
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
50
Par 0.3 mi
Luxulyan 3.3 mi
Lostwithiel 3.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
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 £307,500 24
Detached £390,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£232k £279k £328k £376k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Par 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tywardreath Highway 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
St Blazey 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Polkerris 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Tregrehan Mills 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Fowey 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Luxulyan 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Polruan 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Duporth 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Penwithick 30 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tywardreath a nice place to live?

Tywardreath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tywardreath is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Tywardreath?

Tywardreath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 401 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tywardreath?

Among the top-rated schools in Tywardreath are Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy, Doubletrees School and Tywardreath School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Tywardreath in total.

What are house prices like in Tywardreath?

The current median house price in Tywardreath is £307,500, around 8% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tywardreath in context

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Postcode districts in Tywardreath

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