Lostwithiel vs St Columb Major
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in St Columb Major is about 50% cheaper on average. St Columb Major has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lostwithiel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lostwithiel
£360,428
St Columb Major
£240,000
Crime Rate
Lostwithiel
62.3
St Columb Major
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lostwithiel
100.0%
St Columb Major
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lostwithiel
129.1
St Columb Major
224.6
EPC Rating
Lostwithiel
66.2
St Columb Major
66.2
Median Income
Lostwithiel
£27,819
St Columb Major
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find St Columb Major more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,000 versus £360,428 in Lostwithiel.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 2 years, Lostwithiel prices grew faster — 41% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in St Columb Major (62.2 per 1,000) compared to Lostwithiel (62.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Lostwithiel 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 favours Lostwithiel: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in St Columb Major.
Lostwithiel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Columb Major School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lostwithiel | St Columb Major |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in St Columb Major enjoy 224.6 Mbps on average, while Lostwithiel lags behind at 129.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79% of premises in Lostwithiel and 91% in St Columb Major. Gigabit availability stands at 14.7% in Lostwithiel and 31.8% in St Columb Major.
St Columb Major is the faster of the two by 74% on average download speed (225 vs 129 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Lostwithiel is band C (score 66.2), ahead of St Columb Major's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Lostwithiel and £1,418 in St Columb Major. 51.5% of homes in Lostwithiel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Columb Major.
Lostwithiel has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Lostwithiel has a population of 3,067 while St Columb Major has 3,663. Median household income is £27,819 in Lostwithiel and £27,819 in St Columb Major. The median age is 47.6 in Lostwithiel and 47.6 in St Columb Major. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Lostwithiel and 53.3% in St Columb Major.
| Indicator | Lostwithiel | St Columb Major |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,067 | 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Lostwithiel and St Columb Major?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Lostwithiel or St Columb Major?
Is Lostwithiel or St Columb Major safer?
Which has better schools, Lostwithiel or St Columb Major?
Which has faster broadband, Lostwithiel or St Columb Major?
Keep exploring