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Falmouth Boslowick

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About

Falmouth's Boslowick ward is situated on the western side of the town, primarily comprising residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by quiet, winding streets and housing estates, with Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve forming a significant part of its southern boundary. This provides a coastal edge with a brackish lake and local wildlife.

The ward includes the campus of Falmouth University's Penryn Campus, which is technically shared with the neighbouring town, bringing a student presence. Local facilities are centred around community hubs like the Boslowick Social Club. The area's topography is gently sloping, offering views over the Carrick Roads estuary from its higher points.

Area overview

On average Falmouth Boslowick has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Falmouth Boslowick is £52,857 per year. There are 2 schools in Falmouth Boslowick: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Falmouth Boslowick is home to around 6,371 people, with a population density of about 2,091.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Falmouth Boslowick Population
6,371
Population density
2,091.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.07(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.67(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-42%)
Other theft
3.45(-39%)
Shoplifting
3.3(-51%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,948
93.36%
Other White
185
2.9%
Other
66
1.04%
Irish
31
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.38%
Total population: 6,371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,874
36.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,006
19.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
728
14.13%
No qualifications
629
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
433
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 5,152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,122
41.56%
Owns with a mortgage
886
32.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
331
12.26%
Other social rented
174
6.44%
Social rents from council
83
3.07%
Total households: 2,700

Property prices in Falmouth Boslowick

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £368,500 in Falmouth Boslowick area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,500 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Falmouth Boslowick 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 Falmouth Boslowick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£560,000
Flats4£145,500
Semi-Detached28£340,000
Terraced28£308,500

10 years median price trend in Falmouth Boslowick

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

Data Sources

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