Town comparison
Carbis Bay vs St Agnes
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Carbis Bay wins on house prices with a 17% 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
St Agnes
£482,459
Crime Rate
Carbis Bay
62.0
St Agnes
62.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carbis Bay
100.0%
St Agnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carbis Bay
131.1
St Agnes
322.7
EPC Rating
Carbis Bay
66.2
St Agnes
66.2
Median Income
Carbis Bay
£27,819
St Agnes
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £402,635, Carbis Bay undercuts St Agnes (£482,459) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Carbis Bay is a terraced at £277,727, while in St Agnes it is a flat at £287,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in St Agnes (£626,686 vs £551,456).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Agnes prices grew faster — 51% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Carbis Bay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62 per 1,000 versus 62.4 per 1,000 in St Agnes. The most common crime category in Carbis Bay is violent-crime, while in St Agnes 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Carbis Bay, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In St Agnes, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Carbis Bay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Agnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carbis Bay | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in St Agnes averages 322.7 Mbps – ahead of Carbis Bay's 131.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Carbis Bay and 90.3% in St Agnes. Gigabit availability stands at 13% in Carbis Bay and 59% in St Agnes.
St Agnes is the faster of the two by 146% on average download speed (323 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Carbis Bay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while St Agnes averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Carbis Bay and £1,418 in St Agnes. 51.5% of homes in Carbis Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Agnes.
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 St Agnes. The median age is 47.6 in Carbis Bay and 47.6 in St Agnes. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Carbis Bay versus 66.2% in St Agnes. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Carbis Bay and 53.3% in St Agnes.
| Indicator | Carbis Bay | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,967 | 3,253 |
| 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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