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Falmouth Penwerris

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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
101
Deprivation level
7/10
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
51.71(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.24(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.19(+164%)
Shoplifting
14.37(+115%)
Other theft
10.48(+86%)
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

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Falmouth Penwerris area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Falmouth Penwerris 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 Penwerris over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£440,000
Flats18£220,250
Semi-Detached13£281,500
Terraced44£338,125

10 years median price trend in Falmouth Penwerris

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

All postcodes in Falmouth Penwerris

TR112PE

Prospect Place

TR113QN

Hawkins Way

TR112AQ

Beacon Street

TR112SP

High Street

TR113PJ

Berkeley Vale

TR113RN

Albany Road

TR112AA

Sea View Cottages

TR112BY

Old Brewery Yard

TR112PR

Grenville Road

TR112QA

Glasney Road

TR112NH

Langton Road

TR113QH

Park Hill

TR112AJ

Claremont Terrace

TR112BN

Berkeley Cottages

TR112FL

Williams Close

TR112LP

Lambert Terrace

TR113DE

Market Strand

TR113RA

Killigrew Street

TR112EW

Dracaena Avenue

TR112SS

Basset Place

TR112UH

The Packet Quays

TR112BZ

The Packet Quays

TR113PT

Killigrew Street

TR113PW

Killigrew Street

TR113QD

Brook Street

Data Sources

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