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Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth

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About

The Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth ward encompasses a series of inland villages and a coastal parish in west Cornwall. The area is defined by the upper reaches of the Carrick Roads, a large tidal estuary. Settlements like Perranarworthal and Ponsanooth are situated along the historic tramroad and mining valleys that channel inland towards the granite uplands. The ward includes the parish of Mylor, which extends to the waterfront, featuring a historic church and boatyards along Mylor Creek.

The landscape is a mix of wooded creekside slopes, farmland, and remnants of the area's industrial past, including old mine stacks. The network of creeks, such as Restronguet and Mylor, are focal points for local boating. Community life centres on the separate villages, each with its own character, connected by narrow lanes that follow the contours of the valleys. The area is traversed by the main railway line connecting Truro to Falmouth.

Area overview

On average Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth is £52,767 per year. There are 4 schools in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth is home to around 6,487 people, with a population density of about 207.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth Population
6,487
Population density
207.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.51(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.1(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.63(+2%)
Other theft
5.55(-1%)
Public order
2.31(-65%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,136
94.56%
Other White
153
2.36%
Other
81
1.25%
Irish
34
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.29%
Total population: 6,489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,386
43.56%
Level 3 (A level)
843
15.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
722
13.18%
No qualifications
673
12.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
421
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 5,478

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,561
53.85%
Owns with a mortgage
676
23.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
10.31%
Social rents from council
156
5.38%
Other social rented
94
3.24%
Total households: 2,899

Property prices in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth area, with individual transactions ranging from £139,633 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth 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 Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£677,500
Flats1£139,633
Semi-Detached18£280,500
Terraced15£327,500

10 years median price trend in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth.

Data Sources

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