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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

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All postcodesin Lynher

PL126QT

Lynher

PL145SA

Penharget Close

PL177LP

South Hill Road

PL125AY

Lynher

PL143SW

Treweese Road

PL143SJ

Lynher

PL145BN

Chapel Row

PL143ND

Follet Close

PL126QR

Lynher

PL126UG

Oliver Court

PL126PY

Leigh Lane

PL177NT

Follet Close

PL145NU

Gooseberry Lane

PL126UQ

Orchard Close

PL145LH

Lynher

PL145LE

Chapel Terrace

PL145AL

Moor View Terrace

PL177PH

Highbury

PL145LP

Princes Row

PL178QW

Kersbrook Cross

PL145AJ

Lynher

PL145BW

Lynher

PL145RW

Golberdon Road

PL178QP

Lynher

PL143SF

Lynher

PL145QR

Higher Glen Park

PL177LZ

Lynher

PL178QA

Stoke Road

PL145PS

Portland Cottages

PL145PZ

Fore Street

PL126UT

The Rowans

PL145QL

Jubilee Road

PL145NT

Quarry Road

PL145FP

Higher Charaton Park

PL177HR

Lynher

PL145LL

Caradon View

PL145QG

Lower Middle Hill

PL126QB

Vinegar Hill

PL145PE

Higher Wesley Terrace

PL145NL

Church Hill

PL125JD

Lynher

PL126RG

Church Park

PL143LY

Lynher

PL145LF

Lynher

PL178QJ

Springfield Cottages

PL145AZ

Tregonhay Cottages

PL126QX

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