Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Falmouth

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

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At a glance

Falmouth is a town in Cornwall, South West with a population of 24,066. The average house price is £423,211 and the overall crime rate is 62.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Falmouth ranks

Population

24,066

Avg House Price

£423,211

Crime Rate

62.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

374 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Falmouth's detached homes (£590,904) command roughly 1.7× the price of a flat (£339,708).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Falmouth prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£317,819 → £423,211).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£590,904	£552,500	133
Semi-Detached	£372,412	£335,000	90
Terraced	£358,156	£310,000	158
Flat	£339,708	£265,000	99

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Falmouth is 62.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	5
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Falmouth Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Falmouth School	Secondary	No rating available
King Charles Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Marlborough School	Primary	Good
St Francis CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Falmouth averages 374 Mbps — 274% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Falmouth 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	24,066
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 Falmouth?

The average house price in Falmouth is £423,211 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Falmouth is a flat, with an average price of £339,708.

Is Falmouth a safe place to live?

Falmouth has a recorded crime rate of 62.2 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 Falmouth?

Falmouth has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Falmouth?

Average broadband download speeds in Falmouth are around 374 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.2% of premises.

How big is Falmouth?

Falmouth is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 24,066.

Most compared with

How does Falmouth stack up against its neighbours?

Camborne

Falmouth

House price: £255,350 · £423,211
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.2
Distance: 10.4 mi

Falmouth

Hayle

House price: £423,211 · £316,888
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.3
Distance: 14.9 mi

Falmouth

Helston

House price: £423,211 · £367,827
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.1
Distance: 9.1 mi

Falmouth

Illogan

House price: £423,211 · £322,209
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.5
Distance: 10.3 mi

Falmouth

Penryn

House price: £423,211 · £339,825
Crime rate: 62.2 · 101.5
Distance: 1.6 mi

Falmouth

Pool

House price: £423,211 · £545,469
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.3
Distance: 9.6 mi

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