Camborne vs Hayle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Camborne is about 19% cheaper on average. Camborne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hayle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Camborne
£255,350
Hayle
£316,888
Crime Rate
Camborne
62.2
Hayle
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Camborne
85.7%
Hayle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Camborne
341
Hayle
291
EPC Rating
Camborne
66.2
Hayle
66.2
Median Income
Camborne
£27,819
Hayle
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Camborne is £255,350, which is 19% less than Hayle at £316,888. The most affordable entry point in Camborne is a flat at £123,601, while in Hayle it is a flat at £157,321.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Hayle (£253,282 vs £187,679).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Camborne prices grew faster — 52% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Camborne (62.2 per 1,000) compared to Hayle (62.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Camborne is violent-crime, while in Hayle 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 WestHayle has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Camborne. Camborne has 8 schools in total, while Hayle has 3.
Camborne School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hayle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Camborne | Hayle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Camborne offers faster average downloads at 341.0 Mbps, compared to 291.0 Mbps in Hayle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Camborne and 87.9% in Hayle. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Camborne and 51.8% in Hayle.
Camborne is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (341 vs 291 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Camborne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Hayle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Camborne and £1,418 in Hayle. 51.5% of homes in Camborne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Hayle.
Camborne 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 Camborne and £27,819 in Hayle. The median age is 47.6 in Camborne and 47.6 in Hayle. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Camborne and 53.3% in Hayle. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Camborne versus 66.2% in Hayle.
| Indicator | Camborne | Hayle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,445 | 9,040 |
| 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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