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Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

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About

The Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan ward encompasses a stretch of Cornwall's south-western coast and its immediate inland plateau. Its coastal portion includes the historic fishing port of Newlyn and the iconic harbour village of Mousehole, both facing Mount's Bay. Inland, the area rises to the parish of St Buryan, centred around a village with a notable 15th-century church tower. The landscape is a mix of working farmland, small settlements, and rugged coastal slopes.

Economically, the area remains deeply connected to the sea, with Newlyn Harbour functioning as a major commercial fishing port. The area's distinct character is shaped by this maritime industry, alongside agriculture and tourism. The seasonal Christmas lights display in Mousehole, which originated in the 1960s, draws considerable visitors. The ward's communities maintain a strong local identity, balancing traditional industries with the rhythms of seasonal tourism.

Area overview

On average Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan is £41,308 per year. There are 3 schools in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan is home to around 6,010 people, with a population density of about 141.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan Population
6,010
Population density
141.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.78(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.49(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.99(+7%)
Other theft
5.32(-6%)
Public order
3.66(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,596
93.11%
Other White
152
2.53%
Other
110
1.83%
Irish
41
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.5%
Total population: 6,010

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,822
35.19%
No qualifications
847
16.36%
Level 3 (A level)
842
16.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
446
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 5,178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,388
48.6%
Owns with a mortgage
562
19.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
479
16.77%
Other social rented
252
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
111
3.89%
Total households: 2,856

Property prices in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,231 up to £2,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan 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 Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£500,000
Flats1£335,000
Semi-Detached13£299,000
Terraced25£255,000

10 years median price trend in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan.

All postcodes in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR196SX

Love Lane

TR196TY

Mousehole Lane

TR196SP

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR196UT

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR196UP

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

Data Sources

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