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Falmouth Penwerris

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 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

108

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Falmouth Penwerris Population

7,445

Population density

6,773.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,434

86.43%

Other White

423

5.68%

Other

114

1.53%

Other Asian

1.03%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.93%

Total population: 7,444

Economics

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

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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Falmouth Penwerris area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£540,000	£271,300	£370,000	£757,500	£1,174,500
Flats	25	£220,000	£145,000	£181,000	£272,000	£535,000
Semi-Detached	11	£280,000	£177,500	£247,500	£318,750	£528,750
Terraced	37	£345,000	£135,000	£260,000	£450,000	£769,000

10 years median price trend in Falmouth Penwerris

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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