Town comparison
Newlyn vs St Ives (Cornwall)
Which is better to live in? 7.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Newlyn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. St Ives (cornwall) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newlyn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Newlyn
£328,654
St Ives (Cornwall)
£378,736
Crime Rate
Newlyn
62.2
St Ives (Cornwall)
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Newlyn
100.0%
St Ives (Cornwall)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Newlyn
370.8
St Ives (Cornwall)
131.1
EPC Rating
Newlyn
66.2
St Ives (Cornwall)
66.2
Median Income
Newlyn
£27,819
St Ives (Cornwall)
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £328,654, Newlyn undercuts St Ives (cornwall) (£378,736) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Newlyn is a terraced at £224,316, while in St Ives (cornwall) it is a flat at £170,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 97% pricier in Newlyn (£335,000 vs £170,154).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Ives (cornwall) prices grew faster — 61% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestSt Ives (cornwall) has a crime rate of 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Newlyn at 62.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Newlyn 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 WestOf the 1 schools in Newlyn, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In St Ives (cornwall), which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Newlyn 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 | Newlyn | St Ives (Cornwall) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Newlyn averages 370.8 Mbps – ahead of St Ives (cornwall)'s 131.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Newlyn and 93.1% in St Ives (cornwall). Gigabit availability stands at 70.8% in Newlyn and 13% in St Ives (cornwall).
Newlyn is the faster of the two by 183% on average download speed (371 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Newlyn, scoring 66.2 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in St Ives (cornwall). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Newlyn and £1,418 in St Ives (cornwall). 51.5% of homes in Newlyn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Ives (cornwall).
Newlyn 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 Newlyn and £27,819 in St Ives (cornwall). The median age is 47.6 in Newlyn and 47.6 in St Ives (cornwall). Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Newlyn and 53.3% in St Ives (cornwall). Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Newlyn versus 66.2% in St Ives (cornwall). Newlyn has a population of 3,362 and St Ives (cornwall) has 5,413.
| Indicator | Newlyn | St Ives (Cornwall) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,362 | 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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