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About

Falmouth Penwerris ward covers the north-eastern section of the town, stretching inland from the docks. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and student accommodation linked to the local university campus. Its streets slope upwards from the harbour, offering views over the Carrick Roads. The ward includes the notable Pendennis Headland, a prominent peninsula with historic military fortifications.

The landscape is defined by its coastal edges and urban density. Recreational spaces include the Dracaena Centre playing fields and the Swanpool Local Nature Reserve, a freshwater lake separated from the sea by a shingle bar. The area functions as a key residential and educational hub within Falmouth, with a mix of long-term communities and a transient student population shaping its daily rhythm.

Area overview

On average Falmouth Penwerris has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Falmouth Penwerris is £41,357 per year. There are 1 schools in Falmouth Penwerris: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Falmouth Penwerris is home to around 7,445 people, with a population density of about 6,773.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Falmouth Penwerris Population
7,445
Population density
6,773.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.92(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.13(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.27(+182%)
Other theft
11.42(+103%)
Shoplifting
10.88(+65%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,434
86.43%
Other White
423
5.68%
Other
114
1.53%
Other Asian
77
1.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
69
0.93%
Total population: 7,444

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,247
34.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,996
30.39%
No qualifications
820
12.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
706
10.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
416
6.33%
Total 16+ residents: 6,569

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
928
31.35%
Owns outright
813
27.47%
Owns with a mortgage
488
16.49%
Social rents from council
474
16.01%
Other social rented
151
5.1%
Total households: 2,960

Property prices in Falmouth Penwerris

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £396K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £339 per square foot) in Falmouth Penwerris area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,800 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Falmouth Penwerris over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£540,000£438
Terraced33£331,250£338
Semi-Detached9£280,000£312
Flats29£227,500£342

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Falmouth Penwerris

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Falmouth Penwerris.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£150,000£260,000£261,000
2017£355,000£228,725£241,000£284,000
2018£300,000£193,625£253,500£290,000
2019£291,350£212,500£315,750£281,000
2020£420,000£185,000£245,000£272,000
2021£475,000£220,000£312,500£307,500
2022£400,000£225,000£250,000£330,000
2023£498,000£250,000£405,575£335,000
2024£336,250£241,250£275,000£330,000
2025£540,000£227,500£282,250£331,250
2026£259,000£238,000£295,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Falmouth Penwerris.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Falmouth Penwerris.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£314£246£246
2017£298£326£266£277
2018£332£278£281£283
2019£273£310£264£263
2020£347£331£243£268
2021£332£341£296£327
2022£381£365£310£334
2023£405£374£369£334
2024£449£382£327£324
2025£438£345£296£338
2026£231£449£370£370
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Falmouth Penwerris.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Falmouth Penwerris in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Falmouth Penwerris

Is Falmouth Penwerris safe?

Falmouth Penwerris records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Falmouth Penwerris?

The median sale price in Falmouth Penwerris is £295,000 (about £339 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Falmouth Penwerris?

Falmouth Penwerris has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Falmouth Penwerris?

Falmouth Penwerris scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Falmouth Penwerris sits around rank 13,280 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 Falmouth Penwerris?

The average household income in Falmouth Penwerris is around £41,357 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Falmouth Penwerris?

Falmouth Penwerris is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alan Rowe (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in Falmouth Penwerris

TR112BL

Berkeley Hill

TR112BW

Berkeley Mews

TR112DY

Park Lane

TR112NU

Robert Hichens Road

TR113FB

Falmouth Penwerris

TR112AT

Trevethan Road

TR112TD

North Parade

TR112SN

Dunstanville Villas

TR113QF

Clifton Place

TR112AX

Trevethan Road

TR112PN

Tresawle Road

TR112BU

Webber Hill

TR112SZ

Tehidy Terrace

TR112BX

Quarry Hill

TR113QJ

Raleigh Place

TR112TT

Symons Hill

TR113PW

Killigrew Street

TR112DB

Kimberley Park Road

TR113QB

Brook Place

TR112BG

The Beacon

TR113DZ

Windsor Court

TR112NR

Grenville Crescent

TR112BY

Old Brewery Yard

TR112XA

Berkeley Hill

TR112DH

Kimberley Park Road

TR113QL

Kimberley Place

TR112BH

The Beacon

TR113BG

Vernon Place

TR112BB

Jubilee Road

TR112AY

Trevethan Close

TR113PB

Falmouth Penwerris

TR113BP

Windsor Terrace

TR112TX

Trevethan Road

TR112NN

Grenville Road

TR112PH

Tresillian Road

TR112EL

Dracaena Avenue

TR112QB

Penwerris Lane

TR113TH

Brook Place

TR112NL

Godolphin Road

TR112TW

Pendarves Road

TR113NF

Belmont Road

TR112DR

Tregothnan Road

TR112PX

Old Hill Crescent

TR112AB

High Street

TR112EG

Dracaena Avenue

TR112TN

Ponsharden Cottages

TR112AD

High Street

TR112TE

North Parade

TR112AA

Sea View Cottages

TR112LN

Basset Street

TR112NP

Grenville Road

TR112TL

Trevissome Court

TR112EW

Dracaena Avenue

TR112TQ

North Parade

TR113BW

Windsor Villas

TR112TS

Esperanza Court

TR112PU

Old Hill Crescent

TR112UA

The Packet Quays

TR113EX

Falmouth Penwerris

TR113BY

Merrill Place

TR112LS

Beacon Road

TR112SR

North Parade

TR112LW

Basset Street

TR113PF

Killigrew Street

TR112NE

Meadowbank Road

TR112ND

Meadowbank Road

TR113BX

New Windsor Terrace

TR112NX

Hichens Lane

TR113LW

Marlborough Road

TR112AN

Harbour Terrace

TR113QA

The Moor

TR113PY

Killigrew Street

TR112UD

The Packet Quays

TR112BJ

Beacon Crescent

TR112AZ

Trevethan Gardens

TR112UE

The Lookout

TR113EY

Windsor Terrace

TR112NF

Meadowbank Road

TR112AG

Trevethan Hill

TR112DL

Park Crescent

TR112EB

Kimberley Croft

TR112UB

The Packet Quays

TR112AH

Trevethan Road

TR113PQ

Killigrew Street

TR112TF

North Parade

TR112SW

Dunstanville Terrace

TR112PR

Grenville Road

TR113RW

Albany Road

TR112AQ

Beacon Street

TR113QP

Killigrew Street

TR113RN

Albany Road

TR113LJ

Marlborough Road

TR112LP

Lambert Terrace

TR112LU

Symons Hill

TR112AF

High Street

TR113QG

Clifton Terrace

TR112BZ

The Packet Quays

TR112NJ

Langton Road

TR112BT

Mount Edgcumbe Villas

TR113PP

Killigrew Street

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.