Camborne vs Illogan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Camborne | Illogan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 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.
| Indicator | Camborne | Illogan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,445 | 4,515 |
| 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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