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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 63 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
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
28.43(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.63(-2%)
Shoplifting
13.21(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.62(+64%)
Other theft
8.73(+55%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Penryn area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £725,000.

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
Flats23£170,000
Terraced44£240,000
Detached21£415,000
Semi-Detached15£325,500

10 years median price trend in Penryn

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

All postcodes in Penryn

TR108QL

Green Lane

TR108JJ

The Retreat

TR109EW

Annear Road

TR108JQ

The Square

TR108QP

Green Lane Close

TR108AW

Falmouth Road

TR108RQ

Greenwood Road

TR108BS

Truro Lane

TR108HQ

Western Place

TR108DT

Bohelland Rise

TR108FQ

Truro Hill

TR108GY

Anchor Quay

TR108ND

Helston Road

TR108LW

Saracen Place

TR108PB

Poltair Road

TR108DQ

The Praze

TR108PR

Saracen Way

TR108RR

Packsaddle Close

TR108DF

Belhay

TR108PG

Woodland Avenue

TR108JX

Hillhead

TR108EF

Higher Market Street

TR108BW

Truro Lane

TR108FP

Tresooth Lane

TR108QZ

Penvale Crescent

TR108BG

Lower Market Street

TR108QR

Trekeen Road

TR108SB

Commercial Road

TR108GU

Quay Hill

TR108RH

Penvale Drive

TR108GB

Foxstanton Drive

TR108QA

Wood View

TR108NU

Fair Meadow

TR108NZ

Poltair Road

TR108HF

Station Road

TR109DE

Round Ring Gardens

TR108HU

Saracen Place

TR108PZ

Kernick Road

TR108RG

Greenwood Road

TR108EN

The Terrace

TR108BY

Church Road

TR108GD

Truro Hill

TR108NP

Kernick Road

TR108FA

Old Quay Ope

TR108JZ

Eastwood Road

TR109DQ

Kernick Road

TR109FL

Chandler Park

TR108GX

Anchor Quay

TR108HX

Saracen Way

TR108QF

Little Oaks

TR108BA

Charles Terrace

TR108AE

Commercial Road

TR108QX

Pentire Road

TR108NS

Kernick Road

TR108NW

St James Terrace

TR108JU

Hillhead

TR108ET

West Street

TR108RW

The Terrace

TR108EQ

Higher Market Street

TR109LQ

Bissom Road

TR108JP

St Thomas Street

TR108PP

Saracen Way

TR108LZ

Charter Close

TR108LF

Parc Briwer

TR108HJ

Dunvegan Road

TR108NQ

Helston Road

TR108AQ

Commercial Road

TR108RA

Treverbyn Rise

TR108PH

Woodside

TR108PQ

Woodway

TR108QG

Green Lane

TR108AL

Commercial Road

TR108JW

St Thomas Street

TR108PX

Saracen Crescent

TR108HG

Westend

TR108BJ

St Gluvias Street

TR108FH

Polsethow Vale

TR108PS

Saracen Way

TR108GA

Foxstanton Drive

TR108BZ

Church Road

TR109LF

Old Well Gardens

TR108SD

Retreat Gardens

TR108LR

South Harbour

TR108RL

Alderwood Parc

TR108DX

Bohelland Road

TR108ER

West Street

TR108RD

Trevance

TR108LH

College Hill

TR108LA

Eastwood Road

TR108QW

Andrewartha Road

TR108LL

Glasney Place

TR108DL

Tresooth Lane

TR108EU

West Street

TR108DY

Bohelland Road

TR108ZW

Green Lane

TR108LG

College Hill

TR109WS

Trelowen Drive

TR108GF

Foxs Yard

TR108PW

Saracen Way

TR108SG

Calver Close

Data Sources

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