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Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Carbis Bay

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

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At a glance

Carbis Bay is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 3,967. The average house price is £402,635 and the overall crime rate is 62.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Carbis Bay ranks

Population

3,967

Avg House Price

£402,635

Crime Rate

62.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

131 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Carbis Bay's detached homes (£551,456) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£277,727).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Carbis Bay prices have risen 25% over the last 9 years (£322,716 → £402,635).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£551,456£494,97524
Semi-Detached£387,833£375,0009
Terraced£277,727£265,00011
Flat£288,738£220,00017

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Carbis Bay is 62.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Carbis Bay: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary1
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
St Ives SchoolSecondaryGood
St Uny CofE AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Carbis Bay averages 131 Mbps — 31% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score66.2
% Rated C or Above51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,418

Demographics & Economy

Population3,967
Median Age47.6
Median Household Income£27,819
Employment Rate53.3%
Owner Occupied66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified30.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Carbis Bay?
The average house price in Carbis Bay is £402,635 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Carbis Bay?
The most affordable entry point in Carbis Bay is a terraced, with an average price of £277,727.
Is Carbis Bay a safe place to live?
Carbis Bay has a recorded crime rate of 62.0 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 Carbis Bay?
Carbis Bay has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Carbis Bay?
Average broadband download speeds in Carbis Bay are around 131 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.1% of premises.
How big is Carbis Bay?
Carbis Bay is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 3,967.

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