Falmouth vs Redruth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Redruth is about 62% cheaper on average. Falmouth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Falmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Falmouth
£423,211
Redruth
£260,937
Crime Rate
Falmouth
62.2
Redruth
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Falmouth
100.0%
Redruth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Falmouth
373.5
Redruth
367.7
EPC Rating
Falmouth
66.2
Redruth
66.2
Median Income
Falmouth
£27,819
Redruth
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Redruth is £260,937, which is 62% less than Falmouth at £423,211. The most affordable entry point in Falmouth is a flat at £339,708, while in Redruth it is a flat at £130,732.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 160% pricier in Falmouth (£339,708 vs £130,732).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Redruth prices grew faster — 38% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62.2 offences per 1,000 people, Falmouth is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Redruth's 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Falmouth is violent-crime, while in Redruth 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 WestFalmouth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Redruth. Falmouth has 6 schools in total, while Redruth has 5.
Falmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redruth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Falmouth | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Falmouth offers faster average downloads at 373.5 Mbps, compared to 367.7 Mbps in Redruth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.2% of premises in Falmouth and 94.7% in Redruth. Gigabit availability stands at 71.5% in Falmouth and 69.1% in Redruth.
Falmouth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (374 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Falmouth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Redruth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Falmouth and £1,418 in Redruth. 51.5% of homes in Falmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Redruth.
Falmouth 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 Falmouth and £27,819 in Redruth. The median age is 47.6 in Falmouth and 47.6 in Redruth. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Falmouth and 53.3% in Redruth. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Falmouth versus 66.2% in Redruth.
| Indicator | Falmouth | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,066 | 15,455 |
| 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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