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Living in Withnoe: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Withnoe scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 49/100 against a town median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the PL15 postcode district scores higher. Withnoe leads all 3. It scores 11 points above the PL15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100. On broadband specifically, Withnoe sits 80 points above the PL15 district figure of 19/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
3,478.3 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 42 crimes
↑ 5384% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 8315% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 5654% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 1902% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 7354% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Medrow 9 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
80
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Launceston CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Windmill Hill AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital12.2 mi
Derriford Hospital17.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLaunceston Medical Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity1,622 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.2%Student2.4%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical40.9%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the most-deprived 32% 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 B
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Gunnislake 9.5 mi
Calstock 10.8 mi
Bere Alston 11.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,500 23
Semi-detached £225,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£215k £237k £260k £282k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Launceston 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Lifton 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lewannick 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Venterdon 0 5.8 mi away ⇄
Downgate 34 6.9 mi away ⇄
Kelly Bray 45 7.6 mi away ⇄
Lamerton 38 7.8 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Cornwall) 0 8.5 mi away ⇄
Callington 42 8.7 mi away ⇄
Harrowbarrow 35 9.0 mi away ⇄
Pensilva 34 9.2 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 9.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Withnoe a nice place to live?

Withnoe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Withnoe is 48/100, 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 Withnoe?

Withnoe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Withnoe?

Among the top-rated schools in Withnoe are Launceston College, Launceston Primary School and Windmill Hill Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Withnoe in total.

What are house prices like in Withnoe?

The current median house price in Withnoe is £232,500, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £225,000. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Withnoe

PL15 37 ⇄

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