Town comparison
Carbis Bay vs Pool
Which is better to live in? 9.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Carbis Bay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. 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
Pool
£545,469
Crime Rate
Carbis Bay
62.0
Pool
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carbis Bay
100.0%
Pool
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carbis Bay
131.1
Pool
367.7
EPC Rating
Carbis Bay
66.2
Pool
66.2
Median Income
Carbis Bay
£27,819
Pool
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Pool commands an average of £545,469, compared with £402,635 in Carbis Bay – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Carbis Bay is a terraced at £277,727, while in Pool it is a flat at £82,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 249% pricier in Carbis Bay (£288,738 vs £82,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pool prices grew faster — 252% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCarbis Bay has a crime rate of 62 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Pool at 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carbis Bay is violent-crime, while in Pool 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 0% in Pool. There are 2 schools in Carbis Bay and 2 in Pool.
Carbis Bay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pool School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carbis Bay | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 367.7 Mbps in Pool and 131.1 Mbps in Carbis Bay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Carbis Bay and 94.7% in Pool. Gigabit availability stands at 13% in Carbis Bay and 69.1% in Pool.
Pool is the faster of the two by 180% on average download speed (368 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Carbis Bay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while Pool averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Carbis Bay and £1,418 in Pool. 51.5% of homes in Carbis Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Pool.
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 Pool. The median age is 47.6 in Carbis Bay and 47.6 in Pool. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Carbis Bay versus 66.2% in Pool. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Carbis Bay and 53.3% in Pool.
| Indicator | Carbis Bay | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,967 | 5,169 |
| 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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