Town comparison
Illogan vs Penzance
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Illogan offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Penzance has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Illogan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Illogan
£322,209
Penzance
£378,736
Crime Rate
Illogan
62.5
Penzance
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Illogan
100.0%
Penzance
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Illogan
187.5
Penzance
370.8
EPC Rating
Illogan
66.2
Penzance
66.2
Median Income
Illogan
£27,819
Penzance
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Illogan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £322,209 versus £378,736 in Penzance. The most affordable entry point in Illogan is a terraced at £205,300, while in Penzance it is a flat at £170,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Penzance (£273,780 vs £205,300).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Illogan prices grew faster — 62% vs 61%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Penzance (62.2 per 1,000) compared to Illogan (62.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Illogan is violent-crime, while in Penzance 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 WestSchool quality favours Illogan: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Penzance.
Illogan School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Penzance School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Illogan | Penzance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Penzance enjoy 370.8 Mbps on average, while Illogan lags behind at 187.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Illogan and 86.2% in Penzance. Gigabit availability stands at 27.3% in Illogan and 70.8% in Penzance.
Penzance is the faster of the two by 98% on average download speed (371 vs 188 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Illogan is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Penzance's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Illogan and £1,418 in Penzance. 51.5% of homes in Illogan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Penzance.
Illogan has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Illogan has a population of 4,515 while Penzance has 14,957. Median household income is £27,819 in Illogan and £27,819 in Penzance. The median age is 47.6 in Illogan and 47.6 in Penzance. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Illogan and 53.3% in Penzance.
| Indicator | Illogan | Penzance |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,515 | 14,957 |
| 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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