Town comparison
Illogan vs Porthleven
Which is better to live in? 11.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Illogan wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Porthleven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Illogan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Illogan
£322,209
Porthleven
£367,786
Crime Rate
Illogan
62.5
Porthleven
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Illogan
100.0%
Porthleven
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Illogan
187.5
Porthleven
295.6
EPC Rating
Illogan
66.2
Porthleven
66.2
Median Income
Illogan
£27,819
Porthleven
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Porthleven commands an average of £367,786, compared with £322,209 in Illogan – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Illogan is a terraced at £205,300, while in Porthleven it is a terraced at £276,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 36% pricier in Porthleven (£394,635 vs £251,679).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Illogan prices grew faster — 62% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Porthleven experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.2 per 1,000 versus 62.5 per 1,000 in Illogan. The most common crime category in Illogan is violent-crime, while in Porthleven 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 Illogan, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Porthleven. There are 1 schools in Illogan and 1 in Porthleven.
Illogan School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Porthleven School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Illogan | Porthleven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 295.6 Mbps in Porthleven and 187.5 Mbps in Illogan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Illogan and 86.1% in Porthleven. Gigabit availability stands at 27.3% in Illogan and 53% in Porthleven.
Porthleven is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (296 vs 188 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Illogan, scoring 66.2 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in Porthleven. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Illogan and £1,418 in Porthleven. 51.5% of homes in Illogan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Porthleven.
Illogan 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 Illogan and £27,819 in Porthleven. The median age is 47.6 in Illogan and 47.6 in Porthleven. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Illogan and 53.3% in Porthleven. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Illogan versus 66.2% in Porthleven. Illogan has a population of 4,515 and Porthleven has 3,118.
| Indicator | Illogan | Porthleven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,515 | 3,118 |
| 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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