Bodmin vs St Columb Major

Property in Bodmin commands an average of £305,494, compared with £240,000 in St Columb Major – a difference of 27%.

St Columb Major has a crime rate of 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bodmin at 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bodmin is violent-crime, while in St Columb Major it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Bodmin, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in St Columb Major. There are 5 schools in Bodmin and 1 in St Columb Major.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 372.3 Mbps in Bodmin and 224.6 Mbps in St Columb Major. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Bodmin and 91% in St Columb Major. Gigabit availability stands at 70.3% in Bodmin and 31.8% in St Columb Major.

→Bodmin is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (372 vs 225 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bodmin leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while St Columb Major averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Bodmin and £1,418 in St Columb Major. 51.5% of homes in Bodmin have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Columb Major.

→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 Columb Major. The median age is 47.6 in Bodmin and 47.6 in St Columb Major. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bodmin versus 66.2% in St Columb Major. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Bodmin and 53.3% in St Columb Major.

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