Town comparison
Hayle vs St Ives (Cornwall)
Which is better to live in? 3.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Hayle is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. St Ives (cornwall) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hayle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hayle
£316,888
St Ives (Cornwall)
£378,736
Crime Rate
Hayle
62.3
St Ives (Cornwall)
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hayle
100.0%
St Ives (Cornwall)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hayle
291
St Ives (Cornwall)
131.1
EPC Rating
Hayle
66.2
St Ives (Cornwall)
66.2
Median Income
Hayle
£27,819
St Ives (Cornwall)
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in St Ives (cornwall) commands an average of £378,736, compared with £316,888 in Hayle – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Hayle is a flat at £157,321, while in St Ives (cornwall) it is a flat at £170,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in St Ives (cornwall) (£479,265 vs £420,954).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Ives (cornwall) prices grew faster — 61% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestSt Ives (cornwall) has a crime rate of 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Hayle at 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hayle is violent-crime, while in St Ives (cornwall) 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 WestFamilies may prefer Hayle, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in St Ives (cornwall). There are 3 schools in Hayle and 2 in St Ives (cornwall).
Hayle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Ives (Cornwall) School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hayle | St Ives (Cornwall) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 291.0 Mbps in Hayle and 131.1 Mbps in St Ives (cornwall). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Hayle and 93.1% in St Ives (cornwall). Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Hayle and 13% in St Ives (cornwall).
Hayle is the faster of the two by 122% on average download speed (291 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hayle, scoring 66.2 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in St Ives (cornwall). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Hayle and £1,418 in St Ives (cornwall). 51.5% of homes in Hayle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Ives (cornwall).
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 Ives (cornwall). The median age is 47.6 in Hayle and 47.6 in St Ives (cornwall). Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Hayle and 53.3% in St Ives (cornwall). Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Hayle versus 66.2% in St Ives (cornwall). Hayle has a population of 9,040 and St Ives (cornwall) has 5,413.
| Indicator | Hayle | St Ives (Cornwall) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,040 | 5,413 |
| 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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