Town comparison
Carbis Bay vs Newlyn
Which is better to live in? 7.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Newlyn offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. 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
Newlyn
£328,654
Crime Rate
Carbis Bay
62.0
Newlyn
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carbis Bay
100.0%
Newlyn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carbis Bay
131.1
Newlyn
370.8
EPC Rating
Carbis Bay
66.2
Newlyn
66.2
Median Income
Carbis Bay
£27,819
Newlyn
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Newlyn is £328,654, which is 23% less than Carbis Bay at £402,635. The most affordable entry point in Carbis Bay is a terraced at £277,727, while in Newlyn it is a terraced at £224,316.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Carbis Bay (£277,727 vs £224,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newlyn prices grew faster — 52% 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 Newlyn's 62.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carbis Bay is violent-crime, while in Newlyn 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 Newlyn. Carbis Bay has 2 schools in total, while Newlyn has 1.
Carbis Bay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newlyn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carbis Bay | Newlyn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Newlyn offers faster average downloads at 370.8 Mbps, compared to 131.1 Mbps in Carbis Bay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Carbis Bay and 86.2% in Newlyn. Gigabit availability stands at 13% in Carbis Bay and 70.8% in Newlyn.
Newlyn is the faster of the two by 183% on average download speed (371 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 Newlyn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Carbis Bay and £1,418 in Newlyn. 51.5% of homes in Carbis Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Newlyn.
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 Newlyn. The median age is 47.6 in Carbis Bay and 47.6 in Newlyn. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Carbis Bay and 53.3% in Newlyn. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Carbis Bay versus 66.2% in Newlyn.
| Indicator | Carbis Bay | Newlyn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,967 | 3,362 |
| 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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