What home types are most common in Mevagissey & Polgooth?

Housing mix: detached 61.0%, semi-detached 17.9%.

What are prices by property type in Mevagissey & Polgooth?

Latest medians: Detached £430,000, Semi-detached £279,950, Terraced £268,626, Flats £163,750.

What's the average income in Mevagissey & Polgooth?

Average resident income is about £42,500 per year.

What's the Mevagissey & Polgooth population and density?

Mevagissey & Polgooth population is 8,015 with density 98.1 per km².

How many households are in Mevagissey & Polgooth?

There are 3,675 households in Mevagissey & Polgooth

How much social housing is near Mevagissey & Polgooth?

About 5.2% across the Mevagissey & Polgooth area.

How safe is Mevagissey & Polgooth?

Crime level in Mevagissey & Polgooth is very low with about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Mevagissey & Polgooth?

Based on 134 recent sales, the median price is £359,950.

How deprived is Mevagissey & Polgooth?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15112 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Mevagissey & Polgooth and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Mevagissey & Polgooth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South West / Cornwall / Mevagissey & Polgooth

About

The Mevagissey and Polgooth area is located on Cornwall’s south coast, near St Austell. Mevagissey is a traditional fishing village with a working harbour, surrounded by steep hills and narrow streets lined with cottages. The harbour remains active, with boats bringing in fresh catches, and the village has a mix of independent shops and eateries. Nearby, the coastline offers sheltered coves and coastal walks, including parts of the South West Coast Path.

Inland, Polgooth is a smaller settlement with a history tied to tin and copper mining. The area features remnants of its industrial past, including old mine workings and engine houses. Surrounded by farmland and woodland, Polgooth provides a quieter, rural contrast to the busier coastal village. The two communities are connected by country lanes, offering easy access to both countryside and coast.

Area overview

On average Mevagissey & Polgooth has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Mevagissey & Polgooth is £42,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Mevagissey & Polgooth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

5.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mevagissey & Polgooth Population

8,015

Population density

98.1 per km²

Demographics

British

7,700

96.08%

Other White

123

1.53%

Other

0.76%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

Irish

0.29%

Total population: 8,014

Housing

Owns outright

1,983

53.96%

Owns with a mortgage

791

21.52%

Private landlord or letting agency

531

14.45%

Other forms of private rent

153

4.16%

Other social rented

135

3.67%

Total households: 3,675

Property prices in Mevagissey & Polgooth

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £359,950 in Mevagissey & Polgooth area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £3,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	79	£430,000	£229,500	£359,950	£589,500	£856,500
Flats	4	£163,750	£93,275	£110,375	£225,000	£261,000
Semi-Detached	29	£279,950	£183,600	£255,950	£310,000	£525,200
Terraced	22	£268,627	£135,600	£221,250	£313,250	£486,250

10 years price trend in Mevagissey & Polgooth

All postcodes in Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL267AA

Pentewan Road

PL266BH

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266BX

The Quay

PL266HB

Nunnery Hill

PL266NT

Lighthouse Lane

PL266PQ

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266RB

Penmeva View

PL266TP

Cross Park Terrace

PL266TQ

Cliff Street

PL267AD

Pentewan Road

PL267HA

St Stephens Road

PL267JN

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266AA

Bridgemead Close

PL266AZ

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266BE

Towan Road

PL266EL

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266EZ

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266JB

Cooks Level

PL266JN

Canton

PL266NX

Chute Lane

PL266QQ

Church Street

PL266SS

Chapel Street

PL266TU

West Wharf

PL266UH

Jetty Street

PL267DT

Coliza Hill

PL267JL

Modus Lane

TR24QT

Fore Street

TR24RH

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266AY

Porthpean Beach Road

PL266BJ

Pentewan Hill

PL266NA

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266NS

Polkirt Hill

PL266NY

Lamledra Hill

PL266UG

River Street

PL267AW

Nunnery Hill

PL267BH

Polyear Close

PL267BY

Fore Street

TR24SN

Mevagissey & Polgooth

TR24SS

Bosillion Lane

PL266ER

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266NB

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266PT

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266RF

Summerfield Close

PL267AY

Tregongeeves Lane

PL267BZ

Mevagissey & Polgooth

TR24QY

Bosillion Lane

TR24RN

Pepo Lane

TR24RT

Fore Street

TR24RU

Mill Lane

TR25SP

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL255HX

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266BG

Pentewan Hill

PL266ET

Mevagissey & Polgooth

PL266PR

Chapel Point Lane

PL266RE

Leatfield

PL267AT

Mevagissey & Polgooth

TR24SW

Mevagissey & Polgooth

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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