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About

Penryn sits on the Penryn River in Cornwall, a compact port town with a long mercantile history. The street plan and many old stone buildings reflect its medieval and Georgian growth around the quay. The river channel narrows through the town so that at low tide boats rest on the riverbed beside granite quay steps, a regular sight that shapes how the waterfront is used. Narrow lanes lead up from the quay to a high street of small shops, pubs and former warehouses converted for new uses, and a conservation area protects many of the older buildings.

The university campus that serves Falmouth University and the University of Exeter is on the edge of Penryn and brings student facilities, research space and footfall into the town. Community life centres on local retailers, studios and occasional public events in the square and along the river. Walking routes follow the river and past the quay, giving direct views of the tidal channel and the hard-wearing stonework of the town’s riverside infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Penryn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penryn is £49,072 per year. There are 2 schools in Penryn: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Penryn is home to around 8,476 people, with a population density of about 2,502.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penryn Population
8,476
Population density
2,502.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.43(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.63(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.44(+76%)
Other theft
9.2(+63%)
Public order
5.9(-10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,591
89.58%
Other White
346
4.08%
Other
132
1.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
76
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
61
0.72%
Total population: 8,474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,451
33.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,903
26.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
966
13.36%
No qualifications
872
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
503
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 7,228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,040
29.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
908
26.1%
Owns with a mortgage
858
24.66%
Social rents from council
320
9.2%
Other social rented
194
5.58%
Total households: 3,479

Property prices in Penryn

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Penryn area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,800 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penryn 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 Penryn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£415,000
Flats27£170,000
Semi-Detached16£305,000
Terraced41£250,500

10 years median price trend in Penryn

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

All postcodes in Penryn

TR108DT

Bohelland Rise

TR108EG

Higher Market Street

TR108BS

Truro Lane

TR108EZ

Mutton Row

TR108HY

West End Close

TR108PW

Saracen Way

TR108RN

Gills Close

TR108BH

Lower Market Street

TR108DE

Praze Meadow

TR108HU

Saracen Place

TR108NJ

Helston Road

TR108BD

Falmouth Road

TR108AF

Commercial Road

TR108FD

Tonkins Ope

TR108HQ

Western Place

TR108RJ

Alderwood Parc

TR108RU

Higher Market Street

TR108HG

Westend

TR108NQ

Helston Road

TR109EW

Annear Road

TR108DS

Bohelland Rise

TR108EU

West Street

TR108JW

St Thomas Street

TR108RW

The Terrace

TR108AE

Commercial Road

TR108ES

West Street

TR108LF

Parc Briwer

TR108LZ

Charter Close

TR108NF

Helston Road

TR108NN

Kernick Road

TR108NY

Poltair Drive

TR108RG

Greenwood Road

TR108EW

West Street

TR108JU

Hillhead

TR108QS

Parc An Challow

TR108AT

Church Hill

TR108FL

College Green

TR108JG

Bohill

TR108LA

Eastwood Road

TR108LX

College Hill

TR108PU

Saracen Crescent

TR108NG

Helston Road

TR108QF

Little Oaks

TR108QJ

Green Lane

TR108AH

Church Road

TR108HS

Glen View

TR108PH

Woodside

TR108BJ

St Gluvias Street

TR108GU

Quay Hill

TR108NX

Kernick Road

TR108QY

Penvale Crescent

TR108HF

Station Road

TR108PN

Saracen Way

TR108SG

Calver Close

TR108BQ

Lower Market Street

TR108GW

Anchor Terrace

TR108PB

Poltair Road

TR108PP

Saracen Way

TR108RT

West Street

TR108EB

New Street

TR108HD

Westend

TR108NS

Kernick Road

TR109FP

Ardhow

TR112SE

Penryn

TR108AL

Commercial Road

TR108GH

Harbour Village

TR108PS

Saracen Way

TR108HB

Trelawney Place

TR108LE

Bronescombe Close

TR108PE

Shute Meadow

TR108PY

Saracen Close

TR108QD

Woodland Rise

TR108FQ

Penryn

TR108GL

Browns Hill

TR109LH

Bissom

TR108PF

Woodland Avenue

TR109BQ

Round Ring Gardens

TR109DQ

Kernick Road

TR108HJ

Dunvegan Road

TR108RH

Penvale Drive

TR108GY

Anchor Quay

TR109WT

Trelowen Drive

TR108GZ

Anchor Quay

TR108LY

Helland Gardens

TR108PL

Poltisko Terrace

TR108PR

Saracen Way

TR108QR

Trekeen Road

TR108SE

Read Close

TR108ED

Higher Market Street

TR108LJ

Brook Place

TR108LN

Glasney Place

TR108AD

Falmouth Road

TR108HA

Morcoms Row

TR108QT

Polwithen Road

TR109LA

Round Ring

TR108AB

Falmouth Road

TR108JF

Bohill

TR108JN

St Thomas Street

TR108PA

Polsethow

TR108BX

Bohelland Villas

Data Sources

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