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Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan

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About

The Lanreath, Pelynt and Polruan area sits in south‑east Cornwall where inland parishes meet the Fowey estuary. Lanreath and Pelynt are made up of hedged lanes, small farms and stone cottages clustered around medieval churchyards and village greens. Fields fall away into wooded combes and stream valleys, and a network of rights of way links the settlements. Polruan occupies a narrow strip of coast at the mouth of the estuary, its streets dropping steeply to a tidal quay and small harbour used for fishing and leisure boats.

Polruan’s connection across the river is marked by a regular passenger ferry to Fowey, a practical crossing that shapes daily life and visitor access. The harbour has historic slipways and boatyards where wooden work continues alongside more modern craft, and tidal movements are part of the harbour routine. Local footpaths and lanes provide direct access from the inland parishes to the shoreline, so agricultural land, parish buildings and the working quay sit close together in a landscape shaped by farming and by the sea.

Area overview

On average Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan is £39,312 per year. There are 8 schools in Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan is home to around 8,285 people, with a population density of about 46.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan Population
8,285
Population density
46 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.43(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.43(-64%)
Public order
4.47(-32%)
Other theft
2.78(-51%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,950
95.94%
Other White
133
1.61%
Other
61
0.74%
Irish
36
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.22%
Total population: 8,286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,040
28.47%
No qualifications
1,399
19.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,198
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,061
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
759
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 7,166

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,785
48.15%
Owns with a mortgage
724
19.53%
Social rents from council
432
11.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
10.93%
Other social rented
160
4.32%
Total households: 3,707

Property prices in Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £303,500 in Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £2,165,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan 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 Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£175,725
Terraced22£205,000
Detached46£402,500
Semi-Detached14£237,000

10 years median price trend in Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan.

All postcodes in Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan

PL220NH

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL132NA

Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos

PL131QF

Lydcott Close

PL144QF

Trefanny Hill

PL132QG

Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos

PL231PE

New Quay Terrace

PL144SE

Lametton Green

PL144SN

Looe East & Deviock

PL220PB

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL132JY

Winsor Estate

PL220LR

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL144PE

Tremadart Road

PL143GF

Looe East & Deviock

PL220LJ

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL131QA

Tregastick Lane

PL231PN

Walk Terrace

PL231QT

Meadow Walk

PL220RN

East Drive

PL131HB

Springfield Road

PL131NU

Baydown

PL131FN

Bishops Close

PL132NS

Meadow Road

PL220RG

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL131NA

Sunrising

PL132NU

Meadow Road

PL231PQ

Fore Street

PL132QF

Hillsview

PL220RX

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL231PS

St Saviours Hill

PL131PP

Torwell Cottage

PL144QE

Liskeard South & Dobwalls

PL220PD

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL220RD

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL144TJ

Liskeard South & Dobwalls

PL144RT

Landlooe Bridge

PL220LG

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL132PX

Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos

PL132QA

Council Houses

PL132PR

Langreek Road

PL131LZ

Sunrising Bungalows

PL220NS

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL131LE

Plaidy Park Road

PL132TG

Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos

PL220QQ

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL220NX

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL143QA

Looe East & Deviock

PL132FL

Rally Close

PL132QE

Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos

PL132QL

Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos

PL131QN

Looe East & Deviock

PL132LD

Buller Terrace

PL220QL

Lerryn View

PL231PB

East Street

PL132FB

Carlyon Close

PL132TR

Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos

PL131DR

Rame View

PL144SP

Looe East & Deviock

PL131NG

Sunrising

PL132NL

St Marnarchs

PL220RF

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL132NW

Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos

PL131LB

Listowel Drive

PL231NB

Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos

PL131HE

St Martins Close

PL144QW

Liskeard South & Dobwalls

PL132FN

Luffman Close

PL220NG

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL144PT

Manor Park

PL131FD

Chough Close

PL220PX

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

Data Sources

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