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

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 Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£551,456	£494,975	24
Semi-Detached	£387,833	£375,000	9
Terraced	£277,727	£265,000	11
Flat	£288,738	£220,000	17

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

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St Ives School	Secondary	Good
St Uny CofE Academy	Primary	Good

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

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,967
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 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.

Most compared with

How does Carbis Bay stack up against its neighbours?

Camborne

Carbis Bay

House price: £255,350 · £402,635
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62
Distance: 7.7 mi

Carbis Bay

Hayle

House price: £402,635 · £316,888
Crime rate: 62 · 62.3
Distance: 2.5 mi

Carbis Bay

Helston

House price: £402,635 · £367,827
Crime rate: 62 · 62.1
Distance: 10.8 mi

Carbis Bay

Illogan

House price: £402,635 · £322,209
Crime rate: 62 · 62.5
Distance: 9.5 mi

Carbis Bay

Newlyn

House price: £402,635 · £328,654
Crime rate: 62 · 62.2
Distance: 7.4 mi

Carbis Bay

Penzance

House price: £402,635 · £378,736
Crime rate: 62 · 62.2
Distance: 6.2 mi

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