Bodmin vs Lostwithiel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Bodmin is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Bodmin has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodmin edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodmin
£305,494
Lostwithiel
£360,428
Crime Rate
Bodmin
62.3
Lostwithiel
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodmin
100.0%
Lostwithiel
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodmin
372.3
Lostwithiel
129.1
EPC Rating
Bodmin
66.2
Lostwithiel
66.2
Median Income
Bodmin
£27,819
Lostwithiel
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Lostwithiel commands an average of £360,428, compared with £305,494 in Bodmin – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Bodmin is a flat at £124,205, while in Lostwithiel it is a flat at £257,583.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Lostwithiel (£257,583 vs £124,205).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lostwithiel prices grew faster — 41% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBodmin has a crime rate of 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Lostwithiel at 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bodmin is violent-crime, while in Lostwithiel it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Bodmin, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Lostwithiel. There are 5 schools in Bodmin and 2 in Lostwithiel.
Bodmin School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lostwithiel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodmin | Lostwithiel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 372.3 Mbps in Bodmin and 129.1 Mbps in Lostwithiel. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Bodmin and 79% in Lostwithiel. Gigabit availability stands at 70.3% in Bodmin and 14.7% in Lostwithiel.
Bodmin is the faster of the two by 188% on average download speed (372 vs 129 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bodmin leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while Lostwithiel averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Bodmin and £1,418 in Lostwithiel. 51.5% of homes in Bodmin have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Lostwithiel.
Bodmin has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Bodmin and £27,819 in Lostwithiel. The median age is 47.6 in Bodmin and 47.6 in Lostwithiel. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bodmin versus 66.2% in Lostwithiel. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Bodmin and 53.3% in Lostwithiel.
| Indicator | Bodmin | Lostwithiel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,904 | 3,067 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.6% |
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