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About

Lynher ward covers a primarily rural expanse in eastern Cornwall, centred on the valley of the River Lynher. The area includes the small town of Callington and several surrounding villages and hamlets, such as Stoke Climsland and South Hill. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and scattered settlements, with agriculture remaining a key part of the local economy. The ward functions as a community hub for the surrounding countryside.

A notable historical feature is the Tamar Valley mining landscape, part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site, which extends into the area. The River Lynher itself is a significant tributary of the Tamar, with its course shaping the local geography. Transport links include the A388 road, connecting the ward to larger centres like Launceston and the A38.

Area overview

On average Lynher has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lynher is £47,940 per year. The median sale price in Lynher is £305,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £216,250 and £491,500. There are 4 schools in Lynher: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lynher is home to around 5,756 people, with a population density of about 51.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lynher Population
5,756
Population density
51.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.72(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.43(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-9%)
Other theft
4.17(-26%)
Public order
3.13(-52%)
South West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,659
33.5%
Level 3 (A level)
859
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
754
15.23%
No qualifications
719
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
467
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 4,952

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

Median price: £305,000
Price per sq ft: £283
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £216K – £492K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Lynher area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lynher over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£452,500£310
Semi-Detached20£246,500£277
Terraced9£205,000£232
Flats2£121,250£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lynher

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lynher.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288,000£170,500£150,000
2017£305,000£180,000£129,975
2018£297,000£166,500£132,000
2019£354,000£180,000£192,500
2020£366,250£173,500£147,500
2021£385,000£260,000£190,000
2022£500,000£236,250£205,500
2023£447,500£242,500£215,500
2024£390,000£200,000£178,000
2025£400,000£225,000£186,000
2026£500,000£304,000£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lynher.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lynher.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£186£209
2017£223£210£204
2018£232£216£187
2019£225£243£192
2020£248£222£198
2021£271£260£206
2022£356£270£335
2023£323£283£318
2024£290£255£295
2025£288£262£263
2026£311£277£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lynher.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lynher in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district.

Band A£1,727
Band B£2,015
Band C£2,303
Band D£2,591
Band E£3,167
Band F£3,742
Band G£4,318
Band H£5,182

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lynher ward.

Local councillors

Jim Gale

Lynher - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

All postcodesin Lynher

PL177PG

Lynher

PL126RF

The Glebe

PL145AU

Lynher

PL177PB

Lynher

PL145NB

The Cross

PL145AH

Lynher

PL145PG

School Road

PL177HL

Frogwell Road

PL126RH

Lynher

PL145BE

Lynher

PL145PY

Fore Street

PL145RQ

Globerdon Road

PL145QY

Belmont Mews

PL145BB

Woodland Cottages

PL126RL

Lynher

PL177LX

Lynher

PL145BP

Follet Close

PL145NQ

Higher Road

PL126QD

Lynher

PL177LW

South Hill Road

PL177RF

Lynher

PL145AA

Lynher

PL145BL

Lynher

PL177NG

South Hill Road

PL145LS

Duchy Terrace

PL126QS

The Row

PL126QH

Lynher

PL145QX

Scott Close

PL177LN

South Hill Road

PL125AR

Dens Meadow

PL145PT

Fore Street

PL143NB

St Ive Road

PL177PA

Lynher

PL145RE

Pensilva Industrial Estate

PL145NN

Church Hill

PL145AY

Lynher

PL177LY

Stoke Road

PL126UX

Lake View

PL177JU

Lynher

PL143LQ

Haven Park

PL145NR

Quarry Road

PL143SQ

Treweese Road

PL125JF

Lynher

PL145NS

Quarry Road

PL145NW

Greatlands

PL178QD

Trefinnick Road

PL177NL

Lynher

PL145LJ

Lynher

PL145PX

Fore Street

PL145RA

Amanda Way

PL126RJ

Village Cottage

PL145NX

St Ive Road

PL126UY

Oakridge

PL145NJ

Higher Road

PL145NA

Slade Park Road

PL177PD

Lynher

PL177PF

Lynher

PL145RN

Golberdon Road

PL177NY

Lynher View

PL177NN

Mooreland View

PL177HP

Lynher

PL145NY

Highfield Estate

PL177PQ

Lynher

PL177NA

Lynher

PL178QN

Lynher

PL143NF

Keason Estate

PL145PA

Wesley Road

PL145PQ

Caradon Close

PL177NF

Lynher

PL145LW

Minions Row

PL125AS

Lynher

PL145RP

School Road

PL177HT

Lynher

PL143SG

Treweese Road

PL145RY

Pollards Close

PL145AW

Duchy Terrace

PL125AX

Lynher

PL145GZ

Roseveare Close

PL125AT

Lynher

PL126RE

Polborder Cottages

PL143LU

Glebe Estate

PL143SD

Trehunist Heights

PL177LL

South Hill Road

PL145PR

East Park

PL145RH

Globerdon Road

PL145BA

Lynher

PL159QJ

Lynher

PL177LT

South Hill Road

PL145NZ

Wesley Road

PL177JT

Lynher

PL126UE

Dunstan Lane

PL145ND

Albert Cottages

PL145LT

Lynher

PL145QS

Lower Middle Hill

PL145PN

Glen Park

PL143FN

Ford Close

PL145FR

Cotton Close

PL143LZ

Haddys Row

PL126QU

Lynher

PL145AS

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