Hayle is a coastal town in Cornwall, known for its industrial heritage and scenic estuary. The town developed around its historic harbour, which played a key role in the tin and copper trade during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, remnants of this past can be seen in the old quays and warehouses. The Hayle Estuary is a designated nature reserve, attracting birdwatchers and walkers with its tidal creeks and mudflats.
The area features long sandy beaches, including Hayle Towans and Gwithian, popular for surfing and family outings. The town itself has a mix of traditional shops and modern amenities, with a focus on local produce and crafts. Hayle’s location makes it a gateway to St Ives and the wider Cornish coastline, offering easy access to coastal paths and landmarks like Godrevy Lighthouse. The town balances its industrial roots with natural beauty, creating a quiet but functional seaside community.
Area overview
On average Hayle has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hayle is £39,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Hayle: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Hayle Population
10,298
Population density
779.8 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
9,688
94.04%
Other White
268
2.6%
Other
79
0.77%
Irish
49
0.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.43%
Total population: 10,302
Religion
No religion
4,866
47.24%
Christian
4,507
43.76%
Not answered
792
7.69%
Other religion
55
0.53%
Buddhist
38
0.37%
Total population: 10,300
Education (age 16+)
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,307
27.02%
No qualifications
1,526
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,516
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,403
16.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
945
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 8,538
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
4,392
51.42%
Retired
2,488
29.13%
Long-term sick or disabled
433
5.07%
Looking after home or family
351
4.11%
Student
308
3.61%
Total 16+ residents: 8,541
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
1,777
39.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,063
23.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
641
14.2%
Other social rented
637
14.11%
Social rents from council
159
3.52%
Total households: 4,514
Housing type
Terraced
1,416
31.38%
Detached
1,354
30.01%
Semi-detached
1,186
26.29%
Purpose-built flat
306
6.78%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
111
2.46%
Total households: 4,512
Property prices in Hayle
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £276,750 in Hayle area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £698,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Hayle in the last year.
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last
year)
Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hayle over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
31
£335,000
£204,975
£287,250
£470,000
£545,000
Flats
15
£180,000
£53,200
£86,000
£219,750
£306,500
Semi-Detached
26
£316,000
£110,750
£278,125
£350,000
£409,375
Terraced
46
£250,000
£165,000
£220,000
£280,000
£433,000
10 years median price trend
in Hayle
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hayle.
