Town comparison
Carbis Bay vs Hayle
Which is better to live in? 2.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Hayle is about 27% cheaper on average. Carbis Bay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carbis Bay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carbis Bay
£402,635
Hayle
£316,888
Crime Rate
Carbis Bay
62.0
Hayle
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carbis Bay
100.0%
Hayle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carbis Bay
131.1
Hayle
291
EPC Rating
Carbis Bay
66.2
Hayle
66.2
Median Income
Carbis Bay
£27,819
Hayle
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Hayle is £316,888, which is 27% less than Carbis Bay at £402,635. The most affordable entry point in Carbis Bay is a terraced at £277,727, while in Hayle it is a flat at £157,321.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 84% pricier in Carbis Bay (£288,738 vs £157,321).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hayle prices grew faster — 44% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62 offences per 1,000 people, Carbis Bay is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Hayle's 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carbis Bay is violent-crime, while in Hayle 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 WestCarbis Bay has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hayle. Carbis Bay has 2 schools in total, while Hayle has 3.
Carbis Bay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hayle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carbis Bay | Hayle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hayle offers faster average downloads at 291.0 Mbps, compared to 131.1 Mbps in Carbis Bay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Carbis Bay and 87.9% in Hayle. Gigabit availability stands at 13% in Carbis Bay and 51.8% in Hayle.
Hayle is the faster of the two by 122% on average download speed (291 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Carbis Bay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Hayle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Carbis Bay and £1,418 in Hayle. 51.5% of homes in Carbis Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Hayle.
Carbis Bay 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 Carbis Bay and £27,819 in Hayle. The median age is 47.6 in Carbis Bay and 47.6 in Hayle. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Carbis Bay and 53.3% in Hayle. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Carbis Bay versus 66.2% in Hayle.
| Indicator | Carbis Bay | Hayle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,967 | 9,040 |
| 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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