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Isles of Scilly

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About

The Isles of Scilly district covers an archipelago of more than 140 islands and rocks off the south-western coast of England. Five islands are permanently inhabited — St Mary’s, Tresco, St Martin’s, Bryher and St Agnes — and Hugh Town on St Mary’s is the main settlement and service centre. The islands are formed from granite outcrops with sandy beaches, dunes and intertidal flats; narrow channels and ledges shape local routes for small boats and light aircraft. A few thousand people live across the islands, with communities focused around harbours, farms and small shops.

Local life mixes fishing, horticulture, conservation and seasonal tourism. Tresco Abbey Garden grows palms and tree ferns suited to the mild maritime climate, and St Agnes is joined to the tiny island of Gugh by a sand bar at low tide. There are prehistoric burial sites, breeding seabird colonies, and regular seal haul-outs; sheltered pools and reef channels are the focus of marine protection and local wildlife work. Transport, utilities and planning reflect the islands’ scale and maritime setting.

Area overview

On average Isles of Scilly has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Isles of Scilly is £42,071 per year. There are 2 schools in Isles of Scilly: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Isles of Scilly is home to around 2,054 people, with a population density of about 125.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Isles of Scilly Population
2,054
Population density
125.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.99(-43%)
Other theft
4.38(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.89(-40%)
Shoplifting
2.92(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.92(-80%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,926
93.72%
Other White
68
3.31%
Other
18
0.88%
Irish
9
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.39%
Total population: 2,055

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
655
37.86%
Level 3 (A level)
341
19.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
272
15.72%
No qualifications
213
12.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
119
6.88%
Total 16+ residents: 1,730

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
320
34.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
224
23.86%
Other forms of private rent
120
12.78%
Social rents from council
103
10.97%
Owns with a mortgage
98
10.44%
Total households: 939

Property prices in Isles of Scilly

Median price£263,500
Price per sq ft£580
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £462K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 (about £580 per square foot) in Isles of Scilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Isles of Scilly over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£595,000£609
Terraced2£406,250£700
Flats6£240,000£580

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Isles of Scilly

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Isles of Scilly.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£417,500£245,000£327,500
2017£450,000£210,000£400,000
2018£500,000£207,500£360,000
2019£420,000£290,000£310,000
2020£420,000£252,498£527,500
2021£600,000£245,000£435,000
2022£595,000£210,000£531,000
2023£549,750£251,750£462,500
2024£715,000£310,000£352,000
2025£780,000£240,000£517,500
2026£645,000£242,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Isles of Scilly.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Isles of Scilly.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£244£428£329
2017£284£386£397
2018£405£422£318
2019£372£339£288
2020£363£392£301
2021£413£445£345
2022£332£813£519
2023£503£435£427
2024£527£545£531
2025£432£580£475
2026£483£660£914
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Isles of Scilly.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Isles of Scilly in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Isles of Scilly

Is Isles of Scilly safe?

Isles of Scilly records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Isles of Scilly?

The median sale price in Isles of Scilly is £263,500 (about £580 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Isles of Scilly?

Isles of Scilly has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Isles of Scilly?

Isles of Scilly scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Isles of Scilly sits around rank 22,165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Isles of Scilly?

The average household income in Isles of Scilly is around £42,071 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who is the MP for Isles of Scilly?

Isles of Scilly is represented in Parliament by St Ives: Andrew George (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.