Indian Queens and Fraddon vs St Columb Major
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in St Columb Major is about 9% cheaper on average. St Columb Major has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Indian Queens and Fraddon
£262,335
St Columb Major
£240,000
Crime Rate
Indian Queens and Fraddon
62.5
St Columb Major
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Indian Queens and Fraddon
N/A
St Columb Major
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Indian Queens and Fraddon
224.6
St Columb Major
224.6
EPC Rating
Indian Queens and Fraddon
66.2
St Columb Major
66.2
Median Income
Indian Queens and Fraddon
£27,819
St Columb Major
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in St Columb Major is £240,000, which is 9% less than Indian Queens And Fraddon at £262,335.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 2 years, Indian Queens And Fraddon prices grew faster — 38% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62.2 offences per 1,000 people, St Columb Major is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Indian Queens And Fraddon's 62.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Indian Queens And Fraddon is violent-crime, while in St Columb Major 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 data is not fully available for both Indian Queens And Fraddon and St Columb Major. Indian Queens And Fraddon has 1 schools and St Columb Major has 1 schools.
Indian Queens and Fraddon School Inspection Breakdown
St Columb Major School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Indian Queens and Fraddon | St Columb Major |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Indian Queens And Fraddon offers faster average downloads at 224.6 Mbps, compared to 224.6 Mbps in St Columb Major. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Indian Queens And Fraddon and 91% in St Columb Major. Gigabit availability stands at 31.8% in Indian Queens And Fraddon and 31.8% in St Columb Major.
Indian Queens And Fraddon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (225 vs 225 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Indian Queens And Fraddon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in St Columb Major. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Indian Queens And Fraddon and £1,418 in St Columb Major. 51.5% of homes in Indian Queens And Fraddon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Columb Major.
Indian Queens And Fraddon 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 Indian Queens And Fraddon and £27,819 in St Columb Major. The median age is 47.6 in Indian Queens And Fraddon and 47.6 in St Columb Major. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Indian Queens And Fraddon and 53.3% in St Columb Major. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Indian Queens And Fraddon versus 66.2% in St Columb Major.
| Indicator | Indian Queens and Fraddon | St Columb Major |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,888 | 3,663 |
| 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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