Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Unitary authoritiesTwo neighbouring unitary authorities in South West, side by side through the same published figures. Each figure keeps its own date and source.
Key figures
| Measure | Cornwall | Isles of Scilly |
|---|---|---|
| Deprivation score (England) MHCLG · England only | 22.3 112th most deprived of 296 | 12.7 Joint 57th least deprived of 296 |
| Population estimate ONS population estimates · 2025 | 584,782 Up 0.4% in a year | 2,299 Down 3.5% in a year |
| Median sale price Worked out by Open Index | £288,000 150th cheapest of 318 | £545,000 Joint 23rd most expensive of 318 |
| People in radon Affected Area squares Worked out by Open Index | 100% UK 44% | 100% UK 44% |
In brief
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly are neighbours across the sea.
- Cornwall's deprivation score (England) is 22.3, against 12.7 in Isles of Scilly.
- Cornwall's population estimate is 254 times Isles of Scilly's.
- Cornwall's median sale price is 47% lower than Isles of Scilly's.
- Cornwall's people in radon Affected Area squares is about the same as Isles of Scilly's.
How they compare
Each dot is a council. The black line marks the middle one.
CornwallIsles of ScillyMiddle
Deprivation score (England)296 councils, England · 2025
22.312.7
Population estimate361 councils, UK · 2025
584,7822,299
Annual population change361 councils, UK · 2025
0.4%−3.5%
Median sale price318 councils, England and Wales · 2025
£288,000£545,000
People in radon Affected Area squares361 councils, UK · 2022
100%100%