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Camborne vs St Agnes

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricCamborneSt Agnes
Total Schools81
Primary71
Secondary10
% Top two bands85.7%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.

IndicatorCamborneSt Agnes
Population20,4453,253
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 St Agnes?
Camborne and St Agnes are approximately 7.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Camborne or St Agnes?
Camborne is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,350.
Is Camborne or St Agnes safer?
Camborne has the lower crime rate at 62.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Camborne or St Agnes?
St Agnes has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Camborne or St Agnes?
Camborne has faster average broadband at 341.0 Mbps.

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