Pool vs Redruth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Redruth offers lower property prices by roughly 109%. Pool has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Redruth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Pool
£545,469
Redruth
£260,937
Crime Rate
Pool
62.3
Redruth
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Pool
0.0%
Redruth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Pool
367.7
Redruth
367.7
EPC Rating
Pool
66.2
Redruth
66.2
Median Income
Pool
£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 £545,469 in Pool. The most affordable entry point in Pool is a flat at £82,750, while in Redruth it is a flat at £130,732.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Redruth (£130,732 vs £82,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pool prices grew faster — 252% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Pool (62.3 per 1,000) compared to Redruth (62.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Pool 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 Redruth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Pool.
Pool School Inspection Breakdown
0% 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 | Pool | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Pool enjoy 367.7 Mbps on average, while Redruth lags behind at 367.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Pool and 94.7% in Redruth. Gigabit availability stands at 69.1% in Pool and 69.1% in Redruth.
Pool is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (368 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Pool is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Redruth's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Pool and £1,418 in Redruth. 51.5% of homes in Pool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Redruth.
Pool has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Pool has a population of 5,169 while Redruth has 15,455. Median household income is £27,819 in Pool and £27,819 in Redruth. The median age is 47.6 in Pool and 47.6 in Redruth. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Pool and 53.3% in Redruth.
| Indicator | Pool | Redruth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,169 | 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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