Carbis Bay vs St Ives (Cornwall)

Property in Carbis Bay commands an average of £402,635, compared with £378,736 in St Ives (cornwall) – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Carbis Bay is a terraced at £277,727, while in St Ives (cornwall) it is a flat at £170,154.

Carbis Bay has a crime rate of 62 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than St Ives (cornwall) at 62.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carbis Bay is violent-crime, while in St Ives (cornwall) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Carbis Bay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in St Ives (cornwall). There are 2 schools in Carbis Bay and 2 in St Ives (cornwall).

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 131.1 Mbps in Carbis Bay and 131.1 Mbps in St Ives (cornwall). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Carbis Bay and 93.1% in St Ives (cornwall). Gigabit availability stands at 13% in Carbis Bay and 13% in St Ives (cornwall).

→Carbis Bay is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (131 vs 131 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Carbis Bay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while St Ives (cornwall) averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Carbis Bay and £1,418 in St Ives (cornwall). 51.5% of homes in Carbis Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Ives (cornwall).

→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 Ives (cornwall). The median age is 47.6 in Carbis Bay and 47.6 in St Ives (cornwall). Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Carbis Bay versus 66.2% in St Ives (cornwall). Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Carbis Bay and 53.3% in St Ives (cornwall).

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