Penryn vs Redruth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Redruth offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Redruth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Penryn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Penryn
£339,825
Redruth
£260,937
Crime Rate
Penryn
101.5
Redruth
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Penryn
100.0%
Redruth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Penryn
307.5
Redruth
367.7
EPC Rating
Penryn
66.2
Redruth
66.2
Median Income
Penryn
£27,819
Redruth
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Redruth is £260,937, which is 30% less than Penryn at £339,825. The most affordable entry point in Penryn is a flat at £180,255, while in Redruth it is a flat at £130,732.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Penryn (£474,712 vs £329,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penryn prices grew faster — 53% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Redruth (62.3 per 1,000) compared to Penryn (101.5 per 1,000), a 63% difference. The most common crime category in Penryn 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 WestPenryn has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Redruth. Penryn has 2 schools in total, while Redruth has 5.
Penryn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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 | Penryn | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Redruth offers faster average downloads at 367.7 Mbps, compared to 307.5 Mbps in Penryn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.7% of premises in Penryn and 94.7% in Redruth. Gigabit availability stands at 55.7% in Penryn and 69.1% in Redruth.
Redruth is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (368 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Penryn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Redruth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Penryn and £1,418 in Redruth. 51.5% of homes in Penryn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Redruth.
Penryn 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 Penryn and £27,819 in Redruth. The median age is 47.6 in Penryn and 47.6 in Redruth. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Penryn and 53.3% in Redruth. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Penryn versus 66.2% in Redruth.
| Indicator | Penryn | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,194 | 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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