House prices in Cornwall
The median price paid for a home in Cornwall was £280,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 6,911 sales. House prices in Cornwall fell 2.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 4.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Cornwall was 7% lower than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Cornwall was £1,000 a month in August 2026, 1.8% up on a year earlier (ONS). Cornwall had 6.6 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Cornwall stands out
- Cornwall has the 12th lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 66.0%.
House prices in Cornwall
The median price paid in Cornwall was £280,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 6,911 sales, or £3,294 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £399,475 | 2,508 | £3,618 | −0.1% | +8.0% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £262,750 | 1,618 | £3,232 | −4.5% | +9.5% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £227,000 | 2,096 | £3,020 | −3.4% | +10.7% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £172,000 | 689 | £3,039 | −1.7% | −2.8% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | £280,000 | −2.1% | +4.9% | £3,294 | −1.9% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Cornwall sold for a median £3,294 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 7% lower than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Cornwall has the 156th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −2.1% change over the year is the 68th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 9th biggest fall of 26 local authorities in South West.
Broadband and mobile in Cornwall
66.0% of premises in Cornwall can get gigabit broadband and 93.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 65.3% can get full fibre, and 1.5% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 12th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
80.0% of premises in Cornwall get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in Cornwall
The average private rent in Cornwall was £1,000 a month in August 2026, 1.8% up on a year earlier. Rents in Cornwall are 28.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Cornwall has the 149th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Cornwall
6,646 homes were sold in Cornwall in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.14 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Cornwall were 4.1% up on the year before and 40.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 81st most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th fewest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Cornwall
The police recorded 38,248 crimes in Cornwall in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.6 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.42 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.27 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.74 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.20 |
Cornwall has the 100th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 11th highest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Cornwall
Cornwall is the 86th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 86th |
| Income | 104th |
| Employment | 93rd |
| Education and skills | 110th |
| Health | 138th |
| Crime | 259th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 31st |
| Living environment | 43rd |
People moving in and out in Cornwall
In the year ending June 2025, 26,278 people moved to Cornwall from elsewhere in the UK and 20,229 moved away, a net gain of 6,049 (10.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Plymouth 2,062
- Bristol, City of 856
- Exeter 640
Most moved out to
- Plymouth 1,899
- Bristol, City of 770
- West Devon 539
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Cornwall
How much does a house cost in Cornwall?
The median price paid for a home in Cornwall was £280,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £399,475; semi-detached £262,750; terraced £227,000; flats £172,000.
Are house prices in Cornwall going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Cornwall fell 2.1%, and over five years it rose 4.9%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Cornwall?
The average private rent in Cornwall was £1,000 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £688; 2 bed £880; 3 bed £1,077; 4+ bed £1,502.
Is Cornwall a safe place to live?
Cornwall had 6.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 100th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Cornwall?
65.3% of premises in Cornwall can get full fibre and 66.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Plymouth 37 km
- West Devon 46 km
- Torridge 52 km
- South Hams 58 km
- Teignbridge 71 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.