Bodmin vs St Blazey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in St Blazey is about 18% cheaper on average. St Blazey has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bodmin
£305,494
St Blazey
£258,527
Crime Rate
Bodmin
62.3
St Blazey
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodmin
100.0%
St Blazey
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bodmin
372.3
St Blazey
232.2
EPC Rating
Bodmin
66.2
St Blazey
66.2
Median Income
Bodmin
£27,819
St Blazey
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in St Blazey is £258,527, which is 18% less than Bodmin at £305,494. The most affordable entry point in Bodmin is a flat at £124,205, while in St Blazey it is a flat at £127,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Bodmin (£400,803 vs £356,394).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Blazey prices grew faster — 47% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in St Blazey (62.1 per 1,000) compared to Bodmin (62.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bodmin is violent-crime, while in St Blazey 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bodmin and St Blazey. Bodmin has 5 schools and St Blazey has 2 schools.
Bodmin School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Blazey School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bodmin | St Blazey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bodmin offers faster average downloads at 372.3 Mbps, compared to 232.2 Mbps in St Blazey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Bodmin and 92.2% in St Blazey. Gigabit availability stands at 70.3% in Bodmin and 31.2% in St Blazey.
Bodmin is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (372 vs 232 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bodmin are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in St Blazey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Bodmin and £1,418 in St Blazey. 51.5% of homes in Bodmin have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Blazey.
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 St Blazey. The median age is 47.6 in Bodmin and 47.6 in St Blazey. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Bodmin and 53.3% in St Blazey. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bodmin versus 66.2% in St Blazey.
| Indicator | Bodmin | St Blazey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,904 | 6,569 |
| 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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