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Newquay West

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About

Newquay West covers the northwestern edge of Newquay town where the coastline turns into a series of cliffs and headlands. The area includes Fistral Beach, a long north-facing sand bay with reef and beach breaks that attract surfers year round; national and international surfing events have been held there. The South West Coast Path runs along the headland, giving direct access to the cliffs, rock platforms and small tidal pools that reveal local marine life at low tide. Housing and narrow streets rise from the seafront toward the commercial strip, with a mix of shops, cafes and lifeguard stations supporting beach activity.

Away from the seafront, streets lead to community facilities and transport links that connect the area to the town centre and wider Cornish network. Seasonal parking and visitor services concentrate near the main beach access points. Local traders and surf schools base operations close to the sand, and the pattern of development reflects decades of seaside trade and seasonal tourism. Residents use nearby schools, health services and green spaces within walking distance of the coastline.

Area overview

On average Newquay West has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newquay West is £43,278 per year. Newquay West is home to around 7,632 people, with a population density of about 1,048.2 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newquay West Population
7,632
Population density
1,048.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.73(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.44(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.92(+84%)
Other theft
11.14(+98%)
Public order
9.96(+52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,926
90.75%
Other White
381
4.99%
Other
76
1%
Irish
55
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.5%
Total population: 7,632

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,312
34.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,286
19.4%
No qualifications
973
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
934
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
605
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,628

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,080
30.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,026
28.83%
Owns with a mortgage
877
24.64%
Other social rented
343
9.64%
Other forms of private rent
119
3.34%
Total households: 3,559

Property prices in Newquay West

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £450K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Newquay West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newquay West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£467,500£430
Terraced43£355,000£341
Semi-Detached14£350,000£361
Flats58£220,000£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newquay West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newquay West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271,250£170,000£228,750£235,000
2017£420,000£175,000£243,000£247,500
2018£360,000£180,000£259,000£254,500
2019£373,750£175,000£272,500£250,000
2020£427,500£231,250£320,000£282,500
2021£455,000£235,000£395,000£322,000
2022£472,500£270,000£405,000£377,500
2023£745,000£247,000£410,000£356,000
2024£603,750£240,000£357,250£349,000
2025£449,500£227,500£355,000£382,000
2026£630,000£242,500£466,500£331,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newquay West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newquay West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£239£239£172
2017£295£255£268£210
2018£296£271£278£262
2019£316£288£288£240
2020£347£303£339£265
2021£396£346£360£299
2022£446£377£408£349
2023£461£380£402£333
2024£418£354£387£331
2025£397£336£374£336
2026£479£335£368£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newquay West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newquay West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district.

Band A£1,727
Band B£2,015
Band C£2,303
Band D£2,591
Band E£3,167
Band F£3,742
Band G£4,318
Band H£5,182

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.