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Isles of Scilly

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About

The Isles of Scilly is an archipelago located 45 kilometres off the southwestern tip of Cornwall. It consists of around 140 islands, though only five are inhabited: St Mary’s, Tresco, St Martin’s, Bryher, and St Agnes. The district covers a total area of just 16 square kilometres, making it one of the smallest local government areas in the UK. The islands are known for their mild climate, influenced by the Gulf Stream, which supports unique flora and fauna.

The economy of the Isles of Scilly relies heavily on tourism, with visitors drawn to its beaches, wildlife, and historic sites. Agriculture, particularly flower farming, also plays a role. The islands have a small, close-knit community, with a population of around 2,200. Transport links include ferries and flights from the mainland, with limited infrastructure due to the remote location. The landscape is characterised by rocky outcrops, sandy coves, and low-lying heathland.

Area overview

On average Isles of Scilly has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Isles of Scilly is £50,200 per year. There are 1 schools in Isles of Scilly: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

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

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Isles of Scilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Isles of Scilly 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 Isles of Scilly over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£765,000
Flats7£245,000
Semi-Detached2£487,500
Terraced3£445,000

10 years median price trend in Isles of Scilly

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Isles of Scilly.

All wards in Isles of Scilly

Bryher

St Agnes

St Martin's

St Mary's

Tresco

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.