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Living in Whitemoor: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitemoor is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Whitemoor most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the PL26 postcode district, Whitemoor ranks 4th. Whitemoor is a place of extremes: 96/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The PL26 district averages 40/100, putting Whitemoor 5 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see PL26 postcode district.

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Whitemoor scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
224.1 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 56 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hendra Heights 16 crimes
  2. 2 Parc-An-Bre Drive 15 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 84
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Whitemoor AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital7.3 mi
The Duchy Hospital12.7 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital12.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Clays Practice2.1 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired24.5%Student2.8%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.5%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary37.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.4%Level 3 (A levels)21.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)20%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Roche 2.7 mi
Bugle 3.1 mi
St. Columb Road 3.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitemoor 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

St Dennis 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Nanpean 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Foxhole 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Roche 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stenalees 29 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lanjeth 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Victoria 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bugle 29 3.0 mi away ⇄
Trethosa 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
St Stephen 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Trewoon 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road 34 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitemoor a nice place to live?

Whitemoor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitemoor is 45/100, 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 Whitemoor?

Whitemoor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Whitemoor in context

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Postcode districts in Whitemoor

PL26 40 ⇄

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