Camborne vs St Agnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Camborne wins on house prices with a 47% gap. Camborne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, St Agnes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Camborne
£255,350
St Agnes
£482,459
Crime Rate
Camborne
62.2
St Agnes
62.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Camborne
85.7%
St Agnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Camborne
341
St Agnes
322.7
EPC Rating
Camborne
66.2
St Agnes
66.2
Median Income
Camborne
£27,819
St Agnes
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £255,350, Camborne undercuts St Agnes (£482,459) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Camborne is a flat at £123,601, while in St Agnes it is a flat at £287,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in St Agnes (£287,500 vs £123,601).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Camborne prices grew faster — 52% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Camborne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.2 per 1,000 versus 62.4 per 1,000 in St Agnes. The most common crime category in Camborne is violent-crime, while in St Agnes 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 St Agnes, 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.
St Agnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Camborne | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 St Agnes's 322.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Camborne and 90.3% in St Agnes. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Camborne and 59% in St Agnes.
Camborne is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (341 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Camborne, scoring 66.2 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in St Agnes. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Camborne and £1,418 in St Agnes. 51.5% of homes in Camborne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Agnes.
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 St Agnes. The median age is 47.6 in Camborne and 47.6 in St Agnes. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Camborne and 53.3% in St Agnes. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Camborne versus 66.2% in St Agnes. Camborne has a population of 20,445 and St Agnes has 3,253.
| Indicator | Camborne | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,445 | 3,253 |
| 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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