Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Cornwall

Living in St Columb Major

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

At a glance

St Columb Major is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 3,663. The average house price is £240,000 and the overall crime rate is 62.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where St Columb Major ranks

Population

3,663

Avg House Price

£240,000

Crime Rate

62.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

225 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2020)

Average Price by Property Type (2020)

Price Trend (3 Years)

St Columb Major prices have fallen 2% over the last 2 years (£244,625 → £240,000).

Property Type	Average	Median
Detached	N/A	N/A
Semi-Detached	N/A	N/A
Terraced	N/A	N/A
Flat	N/A	N/A

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in St Columb Major is 62.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in St Columb Major: 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 Columb Major Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

St Columb Major averages 225 Mbps — 125% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most St Columb Major 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	3,663
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 Columb Major?

The average house price in St Columb Major is £240,000 based on Land Registry sales in 2020.

Is St Columb Major a safe place to live?

St Columb Major 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 St Columb Major?

St Columb Major 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 Columb Major?

Average broadband download speeds in St Columb Major are around 225 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91% of premises.

How big is St Columb Major?

St Columb Major is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 3,663.

Most compared with

How does St Columb Major stack up against its neighbours?

Bodmin

St Columb Major

House price: £305,494 · £240,000
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.2
Distance: 10.1 mi

Indian Queens and Fraddon

St Columb Major

House price: £262,335 · £240,000
Crime rate: 62.5 · 62.2
Distance: 2.9 mi

Lostwithiel

St Columb Major

House price: £360,428 · £240,000
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.2
Distance: 12.2 mi

Newquay

St Columb Major

House price: £364,093 · £240,000
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.2
Distance: 5.8 mi

St Agnes

St Columb Major

House price: £482,459 · £240,000
Crime rate: 62.4 · 62.2
Distance: 14.2 mi

St Austell

St Columb Major

House price: £293,193 · £240,000
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.2
Distance: 9.7 mi

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