Newquay vs Wadebridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Newquay offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Wadebridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newquay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Newquay
£364,093
Wadebridge
£514,210
Crime Rate
Newquay
62.2
Wadebridge
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Newquay
100.0%
Wadebridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Newquay
310.4
Wadebridge
354.7
EPC Rating
Newquay
66.2
Wadebridge
66.2
Median Income
Newquay
£27,819
Wadebridge
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Newquay is £364,093, which is 29% less than Wadebridge at £514,210. The most affordable entry point in Newquay is a flat at £241,481, while in Wadebridge it is a flat at £255,476.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Wadebridge (£705,937 vs £535,055).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newquay prices grew faster — 38% 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 Newquay's 62.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Newquay 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 WestNewquay has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Wadebridge. Newquay has 8 schools in total, while Wadebridge has 3.
Newquay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Newquay | Wadebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wadebridge offers faster average downloads at 354.7 Mbps, compared to 310.4 Mbps in Newquay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Newquay and 88.4% in Wadebridge. Gigabit availability stands at 55.7% in Newquay and 66.4% in Wadebridge.
Wadebridge is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (355 vs 310 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Newquay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Wadebridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Newquay and £1,418 in Wadebridge. 51.5% of homes in Newquay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Wadebridge.
Newquay 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 Newquay and £27,819 in Wadebridge. The median age is 47.6 in Newquay and 47.6 in Wadebridge. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Newquay and 53.3% in Wadebridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Newquay versus 66.2% in Wadebridge.
| Indicator | Newquay | Wadebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,543 | 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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