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About

Lynher ward is located in the eastern part of Cornwall, covering areas around the River Lynher and its surrounding countryside. The ward includes villages such as St Germans, a historic settlement with a notable medieval church, and Tideford, known for its riverside setting. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, woodlands, and tidal creeks, offering a mix of rural and coastal scenery.

The area has strong ties to agriculture and fishing, with local farms and small harbours dotting the riverbanks. St Germans serves as a focal point, with its railway station providing connections to Plymouth and beyond. The ward’s quiet, rural atmosphere attracts those seeking a slower pace of life, while its proximity to larger towns like Saltash ensures accessibility to amenities. The Lynher River also supports wildlife, making it a spot for birdwatching and outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Lynher has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lynher is £44,117 per year. There are 4 schools in Lynher: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lynher Population
5,756
Population density
51.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,552
96.41%
Other White
71
1.23%
Other
45
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.5%
Irish
15
0.26%
Total population: 5,759

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,306
52.05%
Owns with a mortgage
646
25.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
241
9.61%
Social rents from council
162
6.46%
Other forms of private rent
85
3.39%
Total households: 2,509

Property prices in Lynher

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Lynher area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lynher 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 Lynher over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£440,000
Semi-Detached13£224,000
Terraced7£178,000

10 years median price trend in Lynher

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

All postcodes in Lynher

PL125AR

Dens Meadow

PL143LT

Church Road

PL143LZ

Callington & Pensilva

PL145BP

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NH

Belmont Park

PL145QB

Shute Lane

PL145RP

School Road

PL126QH

St Germans & St Mellion

PL143TR

Callington & Pensilva

PL143SW

Treweese Road

PL145BL

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NA

Slade Park Road

PL178QJ

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126QY

Leigh Lane

PL126RA

Briars Ryn

PL126RH

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL143FN

Ford Close

PL145BG

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177HR

St Germans & St Mellion

PL177LZ

St Neot & St Cleer

PL125AT

St Germans & St Mellion

PL126PY

Leigh Lane

PL126RN

St Germans & St Mellion

PL145FD

Marke Valley View

PL145FL

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126QT

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL145AL

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145LP

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NE

Callington & Pensilva

PL145QF

Lower Middle Hill

PL177HP

Callington & Pensilva

PL177LX

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177NW

St Neot & St Cleer

PL178QR

St Neot & St Cleer

PL125AZ

St Germans & St Mellion

PL145AH

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145LT

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NU

Gooseberry Lane

PL145PL

Higher Road

PL145QL

Fore Street

PL145QQ

Fore Street

PL177JS

Haye Road

PL126RY

St Germans & St Mellion

PL177PF

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177NB

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126RE

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL177LW

South Hill Road

PL125AS

St Germans & St Mellion

PL143SG

Treweese Road

PL145AS

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145AW

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145PA

Wesley Road

PL145QD

Lower Middle Hill

PL145RF

Callington & Pensilva

PL177PA

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126RU

St Germans & St Mellion

PL145GZ

Rosevear Close

PL143LQ

Callington & Pensilva

PL143LY

Callington & Pensilva

PL145LJ

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NX

Amanda Way

PL145PD

Wesley Road

PL145QY

Belmont Park

PL126UX

Dunstan Lane

PL145QN

Higher Middle Hill

PL143NE

Callington & Pensilva

PL145RN

Globerdon Road

PL143SD

Trehunist Heights

PL145AR

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145LE

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145LF

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145PF

School Road

PL145RW

Globerdon Road

PL145RY

Pollards Close

PL145TA

Lower Glen Park

PL178QA

Stoke Road

PL126QS

Barton Meadows

PL126RQ

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL145NG

Higher Road

PL145PG

Penharget Close

PL145QE

Shute Lane

PL177FY

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177LL

South Hill Road

PL177NH

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126QD

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL145AU

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145BD

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145LR

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145ND

Callington & Pensilva

PL177HL

Frogwell Road

PL177LT

South Hill Road

PL177NJ

South Hill Road

PL178QL

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126RZ

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL143NF

Callington & Pensilva

PL145BX

Christa Court

PL145LW

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NL

Church Hill

PL145PQ

Belmont Park

PL177NA

St Neot & St Cleer

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.