Newquay vs Redruth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Redruth is about 40% cheaper on average. Newquay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newquay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Newquay
£364,093
Redruth
£260,937
Crime Rate
Newquay
62.2
Redruth
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Newquay
100.0%
Redruth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Newquay
310.4
Redruth
367.7
EPC Rating
Newquay
66.2
Redruth
66.2
Median Income
Newquay
£27,819
Redruth
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Redruth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £260,937 versus £364,093 in Newquay. The most affordable entry point in Newquay is a flat at £241,481, while in Redruth it is a flat at £130,732.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 85% pricier in Newquay (£241,481 vs £130,732).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newquay prices grew faster — 38% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Newquay (62.2 per 1,000) compared to Redruth (62.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Newquay is violent-crime, while in Redruth 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 Newquay: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Redruth.
Newquay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redruth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Newquay | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Redruth enjoy 367.7 Mbps on average, while Newquay lags behind at 310.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Newquay and 94.7% in Redruth. Gigabit availability stands at 55.7% in Newquay and 69.1% in Redruth.
Redruth is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (368 vs 310 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Newquay is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Redruth's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Newquay and £1,418 in Redruth. 51.5% of homes in Newquay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Redruth.
Newquay has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Newquay has a population of 24,543 while Redruth has 15,455. Median household income is £27,819 in Newquay and £27,819 in Redruth. The median age is 47.6 in Newquay and 47.6 in Redruth. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Newquay and 53.3% in Redruth.
| Indicator | Newquay | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,543 | 15,455 |
| 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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