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Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap

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About

The Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap ward is situated in the heart of Cornwall's historic mining district. The landscape is defined by the Carnon Valley and the remains of engine houses and industrial stacks. The area includes the large reservoir at Stithians Lake, a significant body of water for the region. Settlements like Lanner and Stithians village are functional centres with a mix of housing and local services.

A notable feature is Gwennap Pit, a natural amphitheatre near Carnon Downs. This site gained historical importance as a location for Methodist preaching. The geography is one of rolling farmland intersected by old mining valleys and country lanes. The community is connected to the broader network of towns like Redruth, reflecting its practical role within central Cornwall.

Area overview

On average Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap is £49,493 per year. There are 3 schools in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap is home to around 6,695 people, with a population density of about 175.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap Population
6,695
Population density
175.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.7(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.75(-29%)
Other theft
7.02(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-29%)
Public order
2.54(-61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,309
94.22%
Other White
121
1.81%
Other
112
1.67%
Irish
27
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.37%
Total population: 6,696

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,871
33.54%
Level 3 (A level)
990
17.75%
No qualifications
881
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
796
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,579

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,330
46.58%
Owns with a mortgage
812
28.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
12.15%
Other social rented
168
5.88%
Social rents from council
98
3.43%
Total households: 2,855

Property prices in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £277,550 in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £960,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap 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 Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£395,000
Flats2£192,250
Semi-Detached23£260,000
Terraced16£259,500

10 years median price trend in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap.

All postcodes in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap

TR152AG

The Paddock

TR166EP

Hazel Terrace

Data Sources

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