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Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian

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About

Marazion sits on the shore of St Ives Bay and fronts a long sandy beach that reveals a causeway at low tide linking the town to St Michael's Mount, a tidal island topped by a chapel and castle. The line of setts across the sand marks the times when the island is reachable on foot and shapes local routines. Narrow streets lead down to the seafront and small harbour, and the rhythm of tides remains central to how people use the shore and approach the island.

St Erth lies a little inland and serves as the junction where the St Ives branch leaves the Cornish main line; the village station is a local transport hub close to marsh and farmland. Gwinear Gwithian stretches along the coast to the north-west and includes the Towans dunes and a long beach facing the bay; from there Godrevy Lighthouse stands offshore and is a familiar landmark from the shore. Lanes, parish churches and traces of former mining and field systems record how agriculture, rail and coastal access shaped settlement across the area.

Area overview

On average Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian is £44,562 per year. There are 4 schools in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian is home to around 9,470 people, with a population density of about 150.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian Population
9,470
Population density
150.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.86(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.5(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-9%)
Other theft
4.12(-27%)
Public order
2.11(-68%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,922
94.17%
Other White
197
2.08%
Other
139
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.49%
Irish
46
0.49%
Total population: 9,474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,502
31.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,467
18.63%
No qualifications
1,243
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,181
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
731
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 7,873

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,838
45.2%
Owns with a mortgage
919
22.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
538
13.23%
Other social rented
442
10.87%
Other forms of private rent
153
3.76%
Total households: 4,066

Property prices in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian

Median price£308,250
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£226K – £445K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £308,250 (about £329 per square foot) in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £890,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£447,250£361
Semi-Detached20£327,500£329
Terraced35£225,000£290
Flats7£123,000£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£198,750£236,225£167,000
2017£308,500£136,250£229,950£182,500
2018£320,000£185,000£219,950£185,500
2019£372,496£125,000£220,000£189,950
2020£364,000£130,000£285,000£226,000
2021£390,000£260,000£290,000£226,000
2022£425,000£246,000£355,000£250,500
2023£460,000£190,000£323,250£250,500
2024£470,000£186,000£340,000£222,500
2025£420,000£123,000£290,000£248,750
2026£400,000£150,500£365,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£269£212£208
2017£270£261£236£230
2018£270£282£256£242
2019£272£272£242£265
2020£322£302£292£257
2021£317£338£306£310
2022£413£350£326£368
2023£374£362£332£340
2024£369£320£345£282
2025£366£286£329£292
2026£368£289£343£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian

Is Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian safe?

Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian?

The median sale price in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian is £308,250 (about £329 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian?

Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian?

Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian sits around rank 11,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian?

The average household income in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian is around £44,562 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Marazion, St Erth & Gwinear Gwithian

TR275BW

Prosper Hill

TR275FH

Towans View

TR170AP

The Square

TR209LP

St Aubyns

TR209EJ

Halamanning

TR209DQ

Fore Street

TR209DD

Gurlyn Hill

TR276FS

Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth

TR276JW

Station Approach

TR276EJ

Pilgrims Way

TR275EQ

Kensa Way

TR170EX

Godolphin Terrace

TR209HW

Springfield Road

TR209PL

Lancamshire Lane

TR276DY

Pilgrims Way

TR276EX

St Erth Hill

TR170HT

Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth

TR170AZ

East Cliff Lane

TR170EB

North Street

TR276JY

The Green Lane

TR170EJ

Kings Road

TR209HN

Grove Lane

TR275DA

Greenbank

TR209DH

Fore Street

TR276QS

The Orchard

TR276HN

School Lane

TR275LS

Sampsons Court

TR170HE

Back Lane

TR209QG

Greenbury

TR170EL

West End

TR170FF

Henfor Gardens

TR276FL

Vicarage Gate

TR209JN

Trevelyan Mews

TR170FB

Churchway

TR275LB

Carnhell Road

TR140DU

Roseworthy Hill

TR275DZ

Horsepool Road

TR275JF

Angarrack Lane

TR209BA

Prussia Cove

TR209HT

Chapel Villas

TR209LF

South Road

TR275JQ

Gwinear Road

TR170DG

School Lane

TR209NW

Boat Cove Lane

TR209NB

The Mews

TR276HQ

Trenhayle Lane

TR209AN

Perran Downs Lane

TR170HQ

Green Lane

TR170DD

Cormoran Court

TR275BN

Treeve Lane

TR170BU

Henfor Close

TR170BP

St Levan Close

TR275LF

Rosewarne Road

TR276JU

Battery Mill Lane

TR275EN

Trevarnon Close

TR170BJ

Trevenner Square

TR276HP

Church Street

TR170DU

Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth

TR276ES

Bosworgy Road

TR275GH

Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East

TR170EA

North Street

TR276JR

Treloweth Close

TR209LJ

Queen Street

TR276BY

St Erth Hill

TR209PS

Chiverton Way

TR209DU

Chynoweth Lane

TR140EA

Polmenor Downs North

TR209BE

Thumpers Meadow

TR276HD

Battery Mill Lane

TR209EX

Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth

TR209DN

Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth

TR170DR

Plain An Gwarry

TR170EF

West End

TR209HZ

Trevelyan Way

TR209DX

Relubbus Lane

TR276LP

Nut Lane

TR276AY

Fore Street

TR275GB

Elm Grove

TR209DS

Relubbus Lane

TR209JT

Fore Street

TR275HF

Relistian Park

TR170DL

Boltern Road

TR275BP

Nanterrow Lane

TR209LN

West End

TR170DN

Wolcocke Close

TR209BU

Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth

TR276EB

Treven Lane

TR275LN

Henver Gardens

TR209ET

Perrans Down Lane

TR275GG

Coronation Avenue

TR275JW

Rosewithian Close

TR170BG

Shop Hill

TR170HB

Rose Hill

TR275EZ

Trevarthen Close

TR276EH

Hayle Road

TR170DS

Turnpike Road

TR170DX

Old Smithy Close

TR170BN

Trevenner Lane

TR209QF

Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth

TR276ED

Jericho Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.