Town Pop. 449

Living in Tywardreath Highway: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tywardreath Highway is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 53/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the PL24 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: environment (80). Healthcare (24) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL24 postcode district.

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Tywardreath Highway scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
53
512.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 75 crimes
↑ 999% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 68 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 1079% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 46 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 3.2 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 81
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Tywardreath 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
24
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital6.8 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital12.7 mi
The Duchy Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddleway Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity1,735 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired36.6%Student3.2%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.7%
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Par 0.7 mi
Luxulyan 2.5 mi
Lostwithiel 3.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tywardreath Highway 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

Tywardreath 50 0.8 mi away ⇄
St Blazey 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Par 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tregrehan Mills 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Polkerris 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Luxulyan 32 2.4 mi away ⇄
Carlyon Bay 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Penwithick 30 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lostwithiel 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fowey 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
St Austell 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Duporth 55 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tywardreath Highway a nice place to live?

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

Tywardreath Highway has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 230 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tywardreath Highway?

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

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Postcode districts in Tywardreath Highway

PL24 49 ⇄

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