Town comparison
Hayle vs Newlyn
Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Hayle is about 4% cheaper on average. Newlyn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hayle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hayle
£316,888
Newlyn
£328,654
Crime Rate
Hayle
62.3
Newlyn
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hayle
100.0%
Newlyn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hayle
291
Newlyn
370.8
EPC Rating
Hayle
66.2
Newlyn
66.2
Median Income
Hayle
£27,819
Newlyn
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Hayle is £316,888, which is 4% less than Newlyn at £328,654. The most affordable entry point in Hayle is a flat at £157,321, while in Newlyn it is a terraced at £224,316.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Newlyn (£335,000 vs £157,321).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newlyn prices grew faster — 52% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Newlyn (62.2 per 1,000) compared to Hayle (62.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Hayle is violent-crime, while in Newlyn 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 WestHayle has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Newlyn. Hayle has 3 schools in total, while Newlyn has 1.
Hayle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newlyn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hayle | Newlyn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Newlyn offers faster average downloads at 370.8 Mbps, compared to 291.0 Mbps in Hayle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Hayle and 86.2% in Newlyn. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Hayle and 70.8% in Newlyn.
Newlyn is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (371 vs 291 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hayle are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Newlyn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Hayle and £1,418 in Newlyn. 51.5% of homes in Hayle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Newlyn.
Hayle 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 Hayle and £27,819 in Newlyn. The median age is 47.6 in Hayle and 47.6 in Newlyn. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Hayle and 53.3% in Newlyn. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Hayle versus 66.2% in Newlyn.
| Indicator | Hayle | Newlyn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,040 | 3,362 |
| 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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