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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

PL145QR

Goodmans Lane

PL145RA

Amanda Way

PL145SF

Wesley Road

PL177JR

Haye Road

PL126UF

Orchard Close

PL145AP

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145FR

Rosevear Close

PL145PR

East Park

PL145RQ

Globerdon Road

PL177LN

South Hill Road

PL125AL

St Germans & St Mellion

PL126RL

St Germans & St Mellion

PL143ND

Shute Lane

PL145NJ

Higher Road

PL145PB

Wesley Road

PL145QH

Fore Street

PL145QX

Callington & Pensilva

PL177NZ

Woodland Rise

PL178QN

St Neot & St Cleer

PL143SE

Trehunist Heights

PL143SN

St Germans & St Mellion

PL145FH

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145RL

Globerdon Road

PL177HW

Frogwell Road

PL177NN

St Neot & St Cleer

PL125JF

St Germans & St Mellion

PL143SJ

St Germans & St Mellion

PL143SQ

Treweese Road

PL145BQ

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145FP

Globerdon Road

PL145LL

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NB

Globerdon Road

PL145RH

Globerdon Road

PL145SA

Penharget Close

PL125AY

St Germans & St Mellion

PL125DW

St Germans & St Mellion

PL126QB

Vinegar Hill

PL126UU

Dunstan Lane

PL143LU

Callington & Pensilva

PL145AZ

St Neot & St Cleer

PL145NP

Quarry Road

PL145NR

Pollards Close

PL145PE

Higher Road

PL145PW

Glen Park

PL177HT

St Germans & St Mellion

PL177JT

St Neot & St Cleer

PL177LU

South Hill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.