Town comparison
Carbis Bay vs Illogan
Which is better to live in? 9.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Illogan wins on house prices with a 25% gap. 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
Illogan
£322,209
Crime Rate
Carbis Bay
62.0
Illogan
62.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carbis Bay
100.0%
Illogan
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carbis Bay
131.1
Illogan
187.5
EPC Rating
Carbis Bay
66.2
Illogan
66.2
Median Income
Carbis Bay
£27,819
Illogan
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Carbis Bay commands an average of £402,635, compared with £322,209 in Illogan – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Carbis Bay is a terraced at £277,727, while in Illogan it is a terraced at £205,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 54% pricier in Carbis Bay (£387,833 vs £251,679).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Illogan prices grew faster — 62% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Carbis Bay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62 per 1,000 versus 62.5 per 1,000 in Illogan. The most common crime category in Carbis Bay is violent-crime, while in Illogan 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 WestFamilies may prefer Carbis Bay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Illogan. There are 2 schools in Carbis Bay and 1 in Illogan.
Carbis Bay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Illogan School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carbis Bay | Illogan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 187.5 Mbps in Illogan and 131.1 Mbps in Carbis Bay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Carbis Bay and 87.9% in Illogan. Gigabit availability stands at 13% in Carbis Bay and 27.3% in Illogan.
Illogan is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (188 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Carbis Bay, scoring 66.2 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in Illogan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Carbis Bay and £1,418 in Illogan. 51.5% of homes in Carbis Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Illogan.
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 Illogan. The median age is 47.6 in Carbis Bay and 47.6 in Illogan. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Carbis Bay and 53.3% in Illogan. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Carbis Bay versus 66.2% in Illogan. Carbis Bay has a population of 3,967 and Illogan has 4,515.
| Indicator | Carbis Bay | Illogan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,967 | 4,515 |
| 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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