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Living in Victoria: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Victoria scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 13/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the PL26 postcode district, Victoria ranks 13th. Against the wider PL26 district average of 40/100, that is 6 points below. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
1,417.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 114 crimes
↑ 2000% above national average
Other theft 36 crimes
↑ 3463% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 747% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 1434% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 938% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Minorca Lane 65 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 25 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 22 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 79
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital4.8 mi
The Duchy Hospital15.3 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Clays Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity2,813 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.7%Student2.7%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.6%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary32.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Roche 0.1 mi
Bugle 2.1 mi
Luxulyan 4.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Victoria 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

Roche 34 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bugle 29 2.2 mi away ⇄
Whitemoor 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lanivet 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
St Dennis 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Penwithick 30 3.9 mi away ⇄
Nanpean 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Luxulyan 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Foxhole 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
St Columb Major 38 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Victoria a nice place to live?

Victoria has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Victoria is 34/100, 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 Victoria?

Victoria has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 231 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Victoria in context

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Postcode districts in Victoria

PL26 40 ⇄

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