Town comparison
Carbis Bay vs Helston
Which is better to live in? 10.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Helston offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. 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
Helston
£367,827
Crime Rate
Carbis Bay
62.0
Helston
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carbis Bay
100.0%
Helston
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Carbis Bay
131.1
Helston
295.6
EPC Rating
Carbis Bay
66.2
Helston
66.2
Median Income
Carbis Bay
£27,819
Helston
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Helston more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £367,827 versus £402,635 in Carbis Bay. The most affordable entry point in Carbis Bay is a terraced at £277,727, while in Helston it is a flat at £166,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 73% pricier in Carbis Bay (£288,738 vs £166,571).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Helston prices grew faster — 37% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Carbis Bay (62 per 1,000) compared to Helston (62.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Carbis Bay is violent-crime, while in Helston 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 WestSchool quality favours Carbis Bay: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Helston.
Carbis Bay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Helston School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carbis Bay | Helston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Helston enjoy 295.6 Mbps on average, while Carbis Bay lags behind at 131.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Carbis Bay and 86.1% in Helston. Gigabit availability stands at 13% in Carbis Bay and 53% in Helston.
Helston is the faster of the two by 125% on average download speed (296 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Carbis Bay is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Helston's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Carbis Bay and £1,418 in Helston. 51.5% of homes in Carbis Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Helston.
Carbis Bay has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Carbis Bay has a population of 3,967 while Helston has 11,366. Median household income is £27,819 in Carbis Bay and £27,819 in Helston. The median age is 47.6 in Carbis Bay and 47.6 in Helston. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Carbis Bay and 53.3% in Helston.
| Indicator | Carbis Bay | Helston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,967 | 11,366 |
| 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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