Illogan vs Redruth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Redruth is about 23% cheaper on average. Redruth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Illogan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Illogan
£322,209
Redruth
£260,937
Crime Rate
Illogan
62.5
Redruth
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Illogan
100.0%
Redruth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Illogan
187.5
Redruth
367.7
EPC Rating
Illogan
66.2
Redruth
66.2
Median Income
Illogan
£27,819
Redruth
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Redruth is £260,937, which is 23% less than Illogan at £322,209. The most affordable entry point in Illogan is a terraced at £205,300, while in Redruth it is a flat at £130,732.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Illogan (£400,455 vs £329,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Illogan prices grew faster — 62% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Redruth (62.3 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 Redruth 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 WestIllogan has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Redruth. Illogan has 1 schools in total, while Redruth has 5.
Illogan School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redruth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Illogan | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Redruth offers faster average downloads at 367.7 Mbps, compared to 187.5 Mbps in Illogan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Illogan and 94.7% in Redruth. Gigabit availability stands at 27.3% in Illogan and 69.1% in Redruth.
Redruth is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (368 vs 188 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Illogan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Redruth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Illogan and £1,418 in Redruth. 51.5% of homes in Illogan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Redruth.
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 Redruth. The median age is 47.6 in Illogan and 47.6 in Redruth. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Illogan and 53.3% in Redruth. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Illogan versus 66.2% in Redruth.
| Indicator | Illogan | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,515 | 15,455 |
| 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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