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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 51 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 per household in Lynher is £47,914 per year. 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
51
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.54(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.25(-59%)
Other theft
5.39(-4%)
Public order
3.3(-50%)
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

Based on 58 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
Detached40£404,000
Semi-Detached12£224,500
Terraced6£154,500

10 years median price trend in Lynher

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

All postcodes in Lynher

PL145RA

Amanda Way

PL145SF

Wesley Court

PL145BN

Chapel Row

PL145PS

Portland Cottages

PL145QR

Higher Glen Park

PL177JR

Haye Road

PL145AP

Lynher

PL145FR

Cotton Close

PL145PR

East Park

PL145RQ

Globerdon Road

PL126UF

Oak Avenue

PL125AL

Lynher

PL126RL

Lynher

PL143ND

Follet Close

PL145NJ

Higher Road

PL145PB

Kleinfontein Terrace

PL145QX

Scott Close

PL145QH

Fore Street

PL177NZ

Woodland Rise

PL178QN

Lynher

PL143SE

Trehunist Heights

PL143SN

Hillside Flats

PL177HW

Frogwell Road

PL145FH

Lynher

PL145RL

Golberdon Road

PL177NN

Mooreland View

PL143SJ

Lynher

PL143SQ

Treweese Road

PL145NB

The Cross

PL145RH

Globerdon Road

PL145SA

Penharget Close

PL125JF

Lynher

PL145BQ

Lynher

PL145FP

Higher Charaton Park

PL145LL

Caradon View

PL125DW

Lynher

PL126QB

Vinegar Hill

PL126UU

Keason Hill

PL143LU

Glebe Estate

PL145PE

Higher Wesley Terrace

PL177HT

Lynher

PL125AY

Lynher

PL145NP

Quarry Road

PL145NR

Quarry Road

PL145PW

Glen Park

PL177JT

Lynher

PL177LU

South Hill Road

Data Sources

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