Town comparison
Penzance vs Pool
Which is better to live in? 14.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Penzance is about 31% cheaper on average. Penzance has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Penzance edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Penzance
£378,736
Pool
£545,469
Crime Rate
Penzance
62.2
Pool
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Penzance
80.0%
Pool
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Penzance
370.8
Pool
367.7
EPC Rating
Penzance
66.2
Pool
66.2
Median Income
Penzance
£27,819
Pool
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Penzance is £378,736, which is 31% less than Pool at £545,469. The most affordable entry point in Penzance is a flat at £170,154, while in Pool it is a flat at £82,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 106% pricier in Penzance (£170,154 vs £82,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pool prices grew faster — 252% vs 61%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Penzance (62.2 per 1,000) compared to Pool (62.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Penzance 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 WestPenzance has 80% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Pool. Penzance has 7 schools in total, while Pool has 2.
Penzance School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 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 | Penzance | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Penzance offers faster average downloads at 370.8 Mbps, compared to 367.7 Mbps in Pool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Penzance and 94.7% in Pool. Gigabit availability stands at 70.8% in Penzance and 69.1% in Pool.
Penzance is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (371 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Penzance are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Pool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Penzance and £1,418 in Pool. 51.5% of homes in Penzance have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Pool.
Penzance 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 Penzance and £27,819 in Pool. The median age is 47.6 in Penzance and 47.6 in Pool. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Penzance and 53.3% in Pool. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Penzance versus 66.2% in Pool.
| Indicator | Penzance | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,957 | 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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