Town comparison
Illogan vs St Ives (Cornwall)
Which is better to live in? 10.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Illogan is about 15% cheaper on average. St Ives (cornwall) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Illogan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Illogan
£322,209
St Ives (Cornwall)
£378,736
Crime Rate
Illogan
62.5
St Ives (Cornwall)
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Illogan
100.0%
St Ives (Cornwall)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Illogan
187.5
St Ives (Cornwall)
131.1
EPC Rating
Illogan
66.2
St Ives (Cornwall)
66.2
Median Income
Illogan
£27,819
St Ives (Cornwall)
£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 St Ives (cornwall). The most affordable entry point in Illogan is a terraced at £205,300, while in St Ives (cornwall) it is a flat at £170,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in St Ives (cornwall) (£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 WestWith 62.1 offences per 1,000 people, St Ives (cornwall) is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Illogan's 62.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Illogan 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 WestSchool quality favours Illogan: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in St Ives (cornwall).
Illogan School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Illogan | St Ives (Cornwall) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Illogan enjoy 187.5 Mbps on average, while St Ives (cornwall) lags behind at 131.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Illogan and 93.1% in St Ives (cornwall). Gigabit availability stands at 27.3% in Illogan and 13% in St Ives (cornwall).
Illogan is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (188 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Illogan is band C (score 66.2), ahead of St Ives (cornwall)'s band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Illogan and £1,418 in St Ives (cornwall). 51.5% of homes in Illogan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Ives (cornwall).
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 St Ives (cornwall) has 5,413. Median household income is £27,819 in Illogan and £27,819 in St Ives (cornwall). The median age is 47.6 in Illogan and 47.6 in St Ives (cornwall). Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Illogan and 53.3% in St Ives (cornwall).
| Indicator | Illogan | St Ives (Cornwall) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,515 | 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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