United Kingdom · South West · Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Unitary authority · South West, England · population ~2k · 1 state-funded schools
Expensive to enter but exceptionally safe and well-served, the Isles of Scilly present a stark financial barrier to entry. A median house price of £545,000 stands as the highest in the South West, far exceeding the regional median of £315,000. While the cost of property is steep, residents benefit from the lowest recorded crime rate in the region at 32.1 per 1,000 people and the lowest Band D council tax at £2,048. Furthermore, the education system is a standout, with 100% of pupils attending Good or Outstanding schools. This location suits those with significant capital who prioritise safety and educational quality over affordability, though the isolation and high entry price remain unavoidable realities for any prospective mover.
Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.
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How Isles of Scilly ranks across 361 UK Local Authorities
Pay
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House price
£545,000
Very expensive
Worse than 95% of UK LAs
Rent
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no data
Council tax
£2,048/yr
Cheapest
Better than 96% of UK LAs
Crime
32.1/1k
Safest
Better than 99% of UK LAs
Deprivation
12.0
Least deprived
Better than 82% of UK LAs
Schools
100.0%
Very strong
Better than 96% of UK LAs
Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.
Schools
1 state-funded schools · Ofsted Sep 2026
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1 schools · pins coloured by Ofsted grade
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What we don't know yet
Commute times · GP appointment availability · broadband speeds · air quality at LA level · green-space proximity · public transport coverage. These matter for a relocation decision. We'll add them when the source data is reliable nationally and consistent across LA boundaries.