Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Liskeard

A snapshot of life in Liskeard, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Liskeard is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 10,901. The average house price is £273,493 and the overall crime rate is 61.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Liskeard ranks

Population

10,901

Avg House Price

£273,493

Crime Rate

61.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

364 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Liskeard's detached homes (£368,466) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£142,639).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Liskeard prices have risen 43% over the last 9 years (£191,505 → £273,493).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£368,466	£320,000	137
Semi-Detached	£236,672	£227,000	89
Terraced	£191,218	£180,000	121
Flat	£142,639	£110,000	18

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Liskeard is 61.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Liskeard: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Liskeard Hillfort Primary School	Primary	Good
Liskeard School and Community College	Secondary	No rating available
St Martin's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Liskeard averages 364 Mbps — 264% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Liskeard homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66.2
% Rated C or Above	51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,418

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,901
Median Age	47.6
Median Household Income	£27,819
Employment Rate	53.3%
Owner Occupied	66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Liskeard?

The average house price in Liskeard is £273,493 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Liskeard?

The most affordable entry point in Liskeard is a flat, with an average price of £142,639.

Is Liskeard a safe place to live?

Liskeard has a recorded crime rate of 61.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Liskeard?

Liskeard has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Liskeard?

Average broadband download speeds in Liskeard are around 364 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 85.9% of premises.

How big is Liskeard?

Liskeard is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 10,901.

Most compared with

How does Liskeard stack up against its neighbours?

Bodmin

Liskeard

House price: £305,494 · £273,493
Crime rate: 62.3 · 61.5
Distance: 11.4 mi

Callington

Liskeard

House price: £297,497 · £273,493
Crime rate: 62.2 · 61.5
Distance: 7.5 mi

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

Liskeard

House price: £319,553 · £273,493
Crime rate: 62.5 · 61.5
Distance: 11.4 mi

Launceston

Liskeard

House price: £320,652 · £273,493
Crime rate: 62.2 · 61.5
Distance: 13.1 mi

Liskeard

Looe

House price: £273,493 · £311,504
Crime rate: 61.5 · 62.3
Distance: 6.8 mi

Liskeard

Lostwithiel

House price: £273,493 · £360,428
Crime rate: 61.5 · 62.3
Distance: 9.6 mi

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