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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

PL126UR

Dunstan Lane

PL145LN

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NF

Church Hill

PL145NN

Church Hill

PL145QS

Lower Middle Hill

PL177JP

Haye Road

PL177PE

St Neot & St Cleer

PL178QD

South Hill Road

PL126RF

St Germans & St Mellion

PL126UE

Dunstan Lane

PL143SL

St Germans & St Mellion

PL145AN

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145BA

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145BB

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145BE

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NQ

East Park

PL145PP

Lower Glen Park

PL145QA

Shute Lane

PL145QG

Lower Middle Hill

PL177PG

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177NQ

Bluebell Lane

PL178QP

St Neot & St Cleer

PL143NG

Callington & Pensilva

PL177NT

St Neot & St Cleer

PL125JD

St Germans & St Mellion

PL126QZ

St Germans & St Mellion

PL126UG

Dunstan Lane

PL145PZ

Fore Street

PL145QT

Belmont Park

PL177HS

St Germans & St Mellion

PL177LH

Redmoor Road

PL177LY

Stoke Road

PL177PD

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177PH

Highbury

PL145BJ

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NT

Quarry Road

PL177PQ

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126SD

St Germans & St Mellion

PL143SF

St Germans & St Mellion

PL145BH

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145PY

Fore Street

PL177LP

South Hill Road

PL177LR

South Hill Road

PL177ND

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177PB

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126QP

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL126QX

St Germans & St Mellion

PL126SE

Barton Meadows

PL143NB

St Ive Road

PL145AJ

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NZ

Wesley Road

PL145PH

Goodmans Lane

PL145PN

Glen Park

PL145RD

Globerdon Road

PL145RG

St Ive Road

PL177JU

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177NL

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177RF

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126RG

St Germans & St Mellion

PL126UT

The Rowans

PL145AA

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145AT

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145AX

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145PU

Fore Street

PL145RB

St Ive Road

PL177NY

Highbury

PL125AN

Liskeard Road

PL125AX

St Germans & St Mellion

PL126RJ

St Germans & St Mellion

PL143SH

St Germans & St Mellion

PL145NW

Gooseberry Lane

PL145PX

Church Hill

PL177NF

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177HU

Axford Hill

PL178QW

St Neot & St Cleer

PL125FG

Dens Meadow

PL125JB

Tideford Cross Lane

PL126QR

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL145BW

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145RE

Quarry Road

PL177NG

South Hill Road

PL126QU

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL126RX

Dunstan Lane

PL126UY

Saltash Latchbrook & St Stephens

PL145NS

Quarry Road

PL143LX

Charter Way

PL143NA

Callington & Pensilva

PL145AY

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145LS

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NY

Princess Road

PL159QJ

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177NS

St Neot & St Cleer

PL126UQ

Orchard Close

PL145LH

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145RJ

Globerdon Road

PL125JE

St Germans & St Mellion

PL145BN

Chapel Row

PL145PS

Callington & Pensilva

PL145PT

Church Hill

PL145QJ

Fore Street

Data Sources

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