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Camborne vs Illogan

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Camborne wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Camborne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Illogan edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Camborne

£255,350

Illogan

£322,209

Crime Rate

Camborne

62.2

Illogan

62.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Camborne

85.7%

Illogan

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Camborne

341

Illogan

187.5

EPC Rating

Camborne

66.2

Illogan

66.2

Median Income

Camborne

£27,819

Illogan

£27,819

At £255,350, Camborne undercuts Illogan (£322,209) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Camborne is a flat at £123,601, while in Illogan it is a terraced at £205,300.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Illogan (£205,300 vs £187,679).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Illogan prices grew faster — 62% vs 52%.

Residents of Camborne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.2 per 1,000 versus 62.5 per 1,000 in Illogan. The most common crime category in Camborne is violent-crime, while in Illogan it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 8 schools in Camborne, 85.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Illogan, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Camborne School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Illogan School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCamborneIllogan
Total Schools81
Primary71
Secondary10
% Top two bands85.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Camborne averages 341.0 Mbps – ahead of Illogan's 187.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Camborne and 87.9% in Illogan. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Camborne and 27.3% in Illogan.

Camborne is the faster of the two by 82% on average download speed (341 vs 188 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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 Illogan. The median age is 47.6 in Camborne and 47.6 in Illogan. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Camborne versus 66.2% in Illogan. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Camborne and 53.3% in Illogan.

IndicatorCamborneIllogan
Population20,4454,515
Median Age47.647.6
Median Household Income£27,819£27,819
Employment Rate53.3%53.3%
Owner Occupied66.2%66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified30.6%30.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Camborne and Illogan?
Camborne and Illogan are approximately 2.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Camborne or Illogan?
Camborne is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,350.
Is Camborne or Illogan safer?
Camborne has the lower crime rate at 62.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Camborne or Illogan?
Illogan has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Camborne or Illogan?
Camborne has faster average broadband at 341.0 Mbps.

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