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About

Hayle is a coastal town situated on the western edge of St Ives Bay. Its estuary forms a significant natural harbour, historically central to its development. The area includes expansive sandy beaches like Hayle Towans, which stretch for miles towards the mouth of the estuary.

The town's industrial heritage is evident in its historic port infrastructure and the remains of the Cornish Copper Company. A notable feature is the complex of listed sluices and channels designed to manage the tidal flow and prevent the harbour from silting.

Area overview

On average Hayle has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hayle is £43,112 per year. There are 5 schools in Hayle: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hayle is home to around 10,298 people, with a population density of about 779.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hayle Population
10,298
Population density
779.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.12(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.73(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.36(+75%)
Shoplifting
10.29(+54%)
Public order
5.63(-15%)
South West average

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

Economics

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

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

Property prices in Hayle

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Hayle area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,025,000.

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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£335,000
Flats15£180,000
Semi-Detached21£317,000
Terraced39£250,000

10 years median price trend in Hayle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hayle.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.