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Newquay East

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About

Newquay East encompasses residential neighbourhoods and stretches of coastline beyond the town's central bustle. The area includes the expansive Porth Beach, a broad, sandy bay popular with families, and the quieter Lusty Glaze cove. Housing here ranges from traditional terraces to modern estates, serving as a base for both locals and visitors. The headland of Towan Head marks a distinct boundary, with views across the Atlantic.

A specific local landmark is the Huer's Hut, a whitewashed stone lookout used historically to spot pilchard shoals. The East Pentire headland offers walking paths with vistas over the Gannel Estuary. This side of Newquay provides a more settled atmosphere compared to the town centre, with easy access to several beaches and the tidal inlet, which is a haven for birdlife and paddleboarding at high water.

Area overview

On average Newquay East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newquay East is £41,895 per year. There are 5 schools in Newquay East: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Newquay East is home to around 10,077 people, with a population density of about 3,487.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newquay East Population
10,077
Population density
3,487.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.24(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.98(+7%)
Other theft
11.61(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.42(+61%)
Public order
7.44(+14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,178
91.05%
Other White
453
4.49%
Other
98
0.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.5%
Total population: 10,080

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,328
27.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,592
18.94%
No qualifications
1,466
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,224
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
943
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 8,405

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,605
35.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,208
27.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
996
22.34%
Other social rented
377
8.45%
Other forms of private rent
153
3.43%
Total households: 4,459

Property prices in Newquay East

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Newquay East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newquay East 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 Newquay East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced46£250,000
Flats25£192,500
Semi-Detached37£320,000
Detached41£445,000

10 years median price trend in Newquay East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newquay East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.