Lostwithiel vs Wadebridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lostwithiel offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Wadebridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lostwithiel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lostwithiel
£360,428
Wadebridge
£514,210
Crime Rate
Lostwithiel
62.3
Wadebridge
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lostwithiel
100.0%
Wadebridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lostwithiel
129.1
Wadebridge
354.7
EPC Rating
Lostwithiel
66.2
Wadebridge
66.2
Median Income
Lostwithiel
£27,819
Wadebridge
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Lostwithiel more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,428 versus £514,210 in Wadebridge. The most affordable entry point in Lostwithiel is a flat at £257,583, while in Wadebridge it is a flat at £255,476.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Wadebridge (£705,937 vs £515,286).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lostwithiel prices grew faster — 41% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62.1 offences per 1,000 people, Wadebridge is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Lostwithiel's 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Lostwithiel is violent-crime, while in Wadebridge 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 Wadebridge.
Lostwithiel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wadebridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lostwithiel | Wadebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wadebridge enjoy 354.7 Mbps on average, while Lostwithiel lags behind at 129.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79% of premises in Lostwithiel and 88.4% in Wadebridge. Gigabit availability stands at 14.7% in Lostwithiel and 66.4% in Wadebridge.
Wadebridge is the faster of the two by 175% on average download speed (355 vs 129 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Lostwithiel is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Wadebridge's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Lostwithiel and £1,418 in Wadebridge. 51.5% of homes in Lostwithiel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Wadebridge.
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 Wadebridge has 5,511. Median household income is £27,819 in Lostwithiel and £27,819 in Wadebridge. The median age is 47.6 in Lostwithiel and 47.6 in Wadebridge. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Lostwithiel and 53.3% in Wadebridge.
| Indicator | Lostwithiel | Wadebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,067 | 5,511 |
| 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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