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Camborne vs Pool

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Camborne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 53% lower. Camborne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Camborne edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Camborne

£255,350

Pool

£545,469

Crime Rate

Camborne

62.2

Pool

62.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Camborne

85.7%

Pool

0.0%

Avg Download Speed

Camborne

341

Pool

367.7

EPC Rating

Camborne

66.2

Pool

66.2

Median Income

Camborne

£27,819

Pool

£27,819

Property in Pool commands an average of £545,469, compared with £255,350 in Camborne – a difference of 53%. The most affordable entry point in Camborne is a flat at £123,601, while in Pool it is a flat at £82,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Camborne (£123,601 vs £82,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Pool prices grew faster — 252% vs 52%.

Camborne has a crime rate of 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Pool at 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Camborne is violent-crime, while in Pool 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 Camborne, where 85.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Pool. There are 8 schools in Camborne and 2 in Pool.

Camborne School Inspection Breakdown

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

Pool School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCambornePool
Total Schools82
Primary71
Secondary11
% Top two bands85.7%0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 367.7 Mbps in Pool and 341.0 Mbps in Camborne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Camborne and 94.7% in Pool. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Camborne and 69.1% in Pool.

Pool is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (368 vs 341 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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

IndicatorCambornePool
Population20,4455,169
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 Pool?
Camborne and Pool are approximately 1.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Camborne or Pool?
Camborne is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,350.
Is Camborne or Pool safer?
Camborne has the lower crime rate at 62.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Camborne or Pool?
Camborne has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 85.7%.
Which has faster broadband, Camborne or Pool?
Pool has faster average broadband at 367.7 Mbps.

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