Last updated May 2026

St Agnes — a rocky beach with waves crashing against the rocks

Area guide · Cornwall

Living in St Agnes

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

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At a glance

St Agnes is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 3,253. The average house price is £482,459 and the overall crime rate is 62.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where St Agnes ranks

Population

3,253

Avg House Price

£482,459

Crime Rate

62.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

323 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

St Agnes's detached homes (£626,686) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£287,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

St Agnes prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£320,120 → £482,459).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£626,686	£565,000	35
Semi-Detached	£394,409	£417,500	11
Terraced	£312,333	£288,000	21
Flat	£287,500	£287,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in St Agnes is 62.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in St Agnes: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St Agnes Academy	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

St Agnes averages 323 Mbps — 223% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most St Agnes 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	3,253
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 St Agnes?

The average house price in St Agnes is £482,459 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in St Agnes?

The most affordable entry point in St Agnes is a flat, with an average price of £287,500.

Is St Agnes a safe place to live?

St Agnes has a recorded crime rate of 62.4 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 St Agnes?

St Agnes has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in St Agnes?

Average broadband download speeds in St Agnes are around 323 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.3% of premises.

How big is St Agnes?

St Agnes is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 3,253.

Most compared with

How does St Agnes stack up against its neighbours?

Camborne

St Agnes

House price: £255,350 · £482,459
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.4
Distance: 7.8 mi

Carbis Bay

St Agnes

House price: £402,635 · £482,459
Crime rate: 62 · 62.4
Distance: 14.2 mi

Falmouth

St Agnes

House price: £423,211 · £482,459
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.4
Distance: 12.1 mi

Hayle

St Agnes

House price: £316,888 · £482,459
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.4
Distance: 12.6 mi

Helston

St Agnes

House price: £367,827 · £482,459
Crime rate: 62.1 · 62.4
Distance: 14.7 mi

Illogan

St Agnes

House price: £322,209 · £482,459
Crime rate: 62.5 · 62.4
Distance: 5.4 mi

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