Town Pop. 399

Living in Week St Mary: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Week St Mary comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 47/100 against a town median of 67/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the EX22 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Week St Mary sits 61 points above the EX22 district figure of 9/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX22 postcode district.

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Week St Mary scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX22 6AA EX22 7AA EX22 9AA EX22

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
268.2 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 65 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Trevoya Park 10 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
83
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital19.7 mi
Bodmin Hospital21.9 mi
Derriford Hospital28.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNeetside Surgery5.8 mi
GP capacity2,016 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.9%Student1.5%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.7%Skilled & technical45.3%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.9%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.7%
Among the most-deprived 30% 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
4
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Week St Mary 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

Widemouth Bay 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Marhamchurch 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cornwall) 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Bude 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Poughill 41 6.5 mi away ⇄
Holsworthy 43 7.7 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 7.9 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 8.7 mi away ⇄
Trewassa 0 9.4 mi away ⇄
Boscastle 34 9.6 mi away ⇄
Launceston 39 9.9 mi away ⇄
Lewannick 37 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Week St Mary a nice place to live?

Week St Mary has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Week St Mary is 36/100, 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 Week St Mary?

Week St Mary is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Week St Mary in context

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Postcode districts in Week St Mary

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