Bodmin vs Liskeard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Liskeard offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Liskeard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodmin edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodmin
£305,494
Liskeard
£273,493
Crime Rate
Bodmin
62.3
Liskeard
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodmin
100.0%
Liskeard
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodmin
372.3
Liskeard
363.9
EPC Rating
Bodmin
66.2
Liskeard
66.2
Median Income
Bodmin
£27,819
Liskeard
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Liskeard is £273,493, which is 12% less than Bodmin at £305,494. The most affordable entry point in Bodmin is a flat at £124,205, while in Liskeard it is a flat at £142,639.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Liskeard (£142,639 vs £124,205).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Liskeard prices grew faster — 43% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Liskeard (61.5 per 1,000) compared to Bodmin (62.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bodmin is violent-crime, while in Liskeard it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBodmin has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Liskeard. Bodmin has 5 schools in total, while Liskeard has 3.
Bodmin School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Liskeard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodmin | Liskeard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bodmin offers faster average downloads at 372.3 Mbps, compared to 363.9 Mbps in Liskeard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Bodmin and 85.9% in Liskeard. Gigabit availability stands at 70.3% in Bodmin and 69.1% in Liskeard.
Bodmin is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (372 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bodmin are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Liskeard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Bodmin and £1,418 in Liskeard. 51.5% of homes in Bodmin have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Liskeard.
Bodmin has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Bodmin and £27,819 in Liskeard. The median age is 47.6 in Bodmin and 47.6 in Liskeard. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Bodmin and 53.3% in Liskeard. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bodmin versus 66.2% in Liskeard.
| Indicator | Bodmin | Liskeard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,904 | 10,901 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.6% |
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