Town comparison
Penryn vs Pool
Which is better to live in? 8.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Penryn is about 38% cheaper on average. Pool has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Penryn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Penryn
£339,825
Pool
£545,469
Crime Rate
Penryn
101.5
Pool
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Penryn
100.0%
Pool
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Penryn
307.5
Pool
367.7
EPC Rating
Penryn
66.2
Pool
66.2
Median Income
Penryn
£27,819
Pool
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Penryn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £339,825 versus £545,469 in Pool. The most affordable entry point in Penryn is a flat at £180,255, while in Pool it is a flat at £82,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 118% pricier in Penryn (£180,255 vs £82,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pool prices grew faster — 252% vs 53%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62.3 offences per 1,000 people, Pool is the safer of the two – 63% lower than Penryn's 101.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Penryn is violent-crime, while in Pool 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 Penryn: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Pool.
Penryn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pool School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Penryn | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Pool enjoy 367.7 Mbps on average, while Penryn lags behind at 307.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.7% of premises in Penryn and 94.7% in Pool. Gigabit availability stands at 55.7% in Penryn and 69.1% in Pool.
Pool is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (368 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Penryn is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Pool's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Penryn and £1,418 in Pool. 51.5% of homes in Penryn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Pool.
Penryn has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Penryn has a population of 11,194 while Pool has 5,169. Median household income is £27,819 in Penryn and £27,819 in Pool. The median age is 47.6 in Penryn and 47.6 in Pool. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Penryn and 53.3% in Pool.
| Indicator | Penryn | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,194 | 5,169 |
| 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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