Town comparison
Falmouth vs Illogan
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Illogan offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Falmouth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Falmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Falmouth
£423,211
Illogan
£322,209
Crime Rate
Falmouth
62.2
Illogan
62.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Falmouth
100.0%
Illogan
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Falmouth
373.5
Illogan
187.5
EPC Rating
Falmouth
66.2
Illogan
66.2
Median Income
Falmouth
£27,819
Illogan
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Illogan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £322,209 versus £423,211 in Falmouth. The most affordable entry point in Falmouth is a flat at £339,708, while in Illogan it is a terraced at £205,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 74% pricier in Falmouth (£358,156 vs £205,300).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Illogan prices grew faster — 62% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Falmouth (62.2 per 1,000) compared to Illogan (62.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Falmouth 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 WestSchool quality favours Falmouth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Illogan.
Falmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 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 | Falmouth | Illogan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Falmouth enjoy 373.5 Mbps on average, while Illogan lags behind at 187.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.2% of premises in Falmouth and 87.9% in Illogan. Gigabit availability stands at 71.5% in Falmouth and 27.3% in Illogan.
Falmouth is the faster of the two by 99% on average download speed (374 vs 188 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Falmouth is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Illogan's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Falmouth and £1,418 in Illogan. 51.5% of homes in Falmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Illogan.
Falmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Falmouth has a population of 24,066 while Illogan has 4,515. Median household income is £27,819 in Falmouth and £27,819 in Illogan. The median age is 47.6 in Falmouth and 47.6 in Illogan. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Falmouth and 53.3% in Illogan.
| Indicator | Falmouth | Illogan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,066 | 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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