Town comparison
Falmouth vs St Agnes
Which is better to live in? 12.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Falmouth offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Falmouth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Falmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Falmouth
£423,211
St Agnes
£482,459
Crime Rate
Falmouth
62.2
St Agnes
62.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Falmouth
100.0%
St Agnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Falmouth
373.5
St Agnes
322.7
EPC Rating
Falmouth
66.2
St Agnes
66.2
Median Income
Falmouth
£27,819
St Agnes
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Falmouth is £423,211, which is 12% less than St Agnes at £482,459. The most affordable entry point in Falmouth is a flat at £339,708, while in St Agnes it is a flat at £287,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Falmouth (£339,708 vs £287,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Agnes prices grew faster — 51% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Falmouth (62.2 per 1,000) compared to St Agnes (62.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Falmouth 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 WestFalmouth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in St Agnes. Falmouth has 6 schools in total, while St Agnes has 1.
Falmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 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 | Falmouth | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Falmouth offers faster average downloads at 373.5 Mbps, compared to 322.7 Mbps in St Agnes. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.2% of premises in Falmouth and 90.3% in St Agnes. Gigabit availability stands at 71.5% in Falmouth and 59% in St Agnes.
Falmouth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (374 vs 323 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 St Agnes. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Falmouth and £1,418 in St Agnes. 51.5% of homes in Falmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Agnes.
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 St Agnes. The median age is 47.6 in Falmouth and 47.6 in St Agnes. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Falmouth and 53.3% in St Agnes. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Falmouth versus 66.2% in St Agnes.
| Indicator | Falmouth | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,066 | 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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