Town comparison
Pool vs St Agnes
Which is better to live in? 6.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in St Agnes is about 13% cheaper on average. Pool has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, St Agnes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Pool
£545,469
St Agnes
£482,459
Crime Rate
Pool
62.3
St Agnes
62.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Pool
0.0%
St Agnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Pool
367.7
St Agnes
322.7
EPC Rating
Pool
66.2
St Agnes
66.2
Median Income
Pool
£27,819
St Agnes
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find St Agnes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £482,459 versus £545,469 in Pool. The most affordable entry point in Pool is a flat at £82,750, while in St Agnes it is a flat at £287,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in St Agnes (£287,500 vs £82,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pool prices grew faster — 252% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62.3 offences per 1,000 people, Pool is the safer of the two – 0% lower than St Agnes's 62.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Pool is violent-crime, while in St Agnes 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 St Agnes: 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.
St Agnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Pool | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Pool enjoy 367.7 Mbps on average, while St Agnes lags behind at 322.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Pool and 90.3% in St Agnes. Gigabit availability stands at 69.1% in Pool and 59% in St Agnes.
Pool is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (368 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Pool is band C (score 66.2), ahead of St Agnes's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Pool and £1,418 in St Agnes. 51.5% of homes in Pool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Agnes.
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 St Agnes has 3,253. Median household income is £27,819 in Pool and £27,819 in St Agnes. The median age is 47.6 in Pool and 47.6 in St Agnes. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Pool and 53.3% in St Agnes.
| Indicator | Pool | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,169 | 3,253 |
| 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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