Town comparison
Hayle vs St Agnes
Which is better to live in? 12.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hayle wins on house prices with a 34% gap. Hayle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hayle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hayle
£316,888
St Agnes
£482,459
Crime Rate
Hayle
62.3
St Agnes
62.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hayle
100.0%
St Agnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hayle
291
St Agnes
322.7
EPC Rating
Hayle
66.2
St Agnes
66.2
Median Income
Hayle
£27,819
St Agnes
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £316,888, Hayle undercuts St Agnes (£482,459) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hayle is a flat at £157,321, while in St Agnes it is a flat at £287,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in St Agnes (£287,500 vs £157,321).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Agnes prices grew faster — 51% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Hayle experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.3 per 1,000 versus 62.4 per 1,000 in St Agnes. The most common crime category in Hayle 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Hayle, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In St Agnes, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Hayle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Hayle | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in St Agnes averages 322.7 Mbps – ahead of Hayle's 291.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Hayle and 90.3% in St Agnes. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Hayle and 59% in St Agnes.
St Agnes is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (323 vs 291 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hayle leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while St Agnes averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Hayle and £1,418 in St Agnes. 51.5% of homes in Hayle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Agnes.
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 St Agnes. The median age is 47.6 in Hayle and 47.6 in St Agnes. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Hayle versus 66.2% in St Agnes. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Hayle and 53.3% in St Agnes.
| Indicator | Hayle | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,040 | 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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