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Lostwithiel & Lanreath

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About

Lostwithiel & Lanreath ward covers a rural area in central Cornwall, centred on the historic stannary town of Lostwithiel on the River Fowey. The town's medieval street plan remains, focused around the granite spire of St Bartholomew's Church and the 13th-century Restormel Castle on a nearby hill. The area's economy has historically been linked to tin streaming and the river's port, with the surrounding landscape characterised by wooded valleys and farmland.

The ward extends to include smaller settlements like Lanreath, known for its 15th-century church and local museum. The geography is defined by tributaries of the Fowey, creating a patchwork of fields and ancient woodland. A notable feature is the Eden Project, located within the ward's boundaries, its vast biomes constructed in a reclaimed china clay pit. This contrasts with the quiet, pastoral atmosphere of the countryside and working agricultural land that dominates the area.

Area overview

On average Lostwithiel & Lanreath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lostwithiel & Lanreath is £42,294 per year. There are 7 schools in Lostwithiel & Lanreath: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lostwithiel & Lanreath is home to around 6,186 people, with a population density of about 51.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lostwithiel & Lanreath Population
6,186
Population density
51.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.04(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.92(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.95(-54%)
Other theft
5.01(-11%)
Public order
3.39(-49%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,895
95.3%
Other White
112
1.81%
Other
62
1%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.44%
Irish
20
0.32%
Total population: 6,186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,856
35.14%
Level 3 (A level)
872
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
15.45%
No qualifications
802
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
492
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 5,281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,380
49.91%
Owns with a mortgage
641
23.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
411
14.86%
Other social rented
130
4.7%
Other forms of private rent
98
3.54%
Total households: 2,765

Property prices in Lostwithiel & Lanreath

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Lostwithiel & Lanreath area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,750 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lostwithiel & Lanreath 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 Lostwithiel & Lanreath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£444,500
Flats10£210,750
Semi-Detached13£255,000
Terraced17£295,000

10 years median price trend in Lostwithiel & Lanreath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostwithiel & Lanreath.

All postcodes in Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL220AE

Queen Street

PL220HR

Cott Road

PL220NS

Lostwithiel & Lanreath

PL305ED

St Julitta

Data Sources

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