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About

Penryn is a historic town in Cornwall, located near the Fal Estuary. It is home to the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus, which shares facilities with Falmouth University, creating a student-focused community. The town has a mix of traditional Cornish architecture and modern developments, with a high street featuring independent shops, cafes, and pubs.

The area is surrounded by natural landscapes, including nearby woodlands and coastal paths. Penryn’s maritime heritage is evident in its old quays and boatyards, reflecting its past as a busy port. The town offers easy access to Falmouth and Truro, making it a convenient base for exploring Cornwall.

Area overview

On average Penryn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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 of residents in Penryn is £38,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Penryn: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £255,250 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
Detached18£415,000
Flats27£170,000
Semi-Detached15£295,000
Terraced44£250,250

10 years median price trend in Penryn

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

All postcodes in Penryn

TR108RL

Alderwood Parc

TR109LY

Jennings Road

TR108AW

Falmouth Road

TR108JA

Greenwood Road

TR108ND

Helston Road

TR108DT

Bohelland Rise

TR108AG

Broad Street

TR108BP

Truro Lane

TR108DY

Bissom Road

TR108FJ

Truro Hill

TR108JP

Glasney Terrace

TR108LP

Chapel Lane

TR108PZ

Kernick Road

TR108RR

Packsaddle Close

TR108GA

Foxstanton Drive

TR108LT

Higher Market Street

TR108NR

Fairmeadow

TR108RX

Kernick Road

TR109FL

Chandler Park

TR108JT

Glasney Terrace

TR108AQ

Commercial Road

TR108DZ

Bohelland Way

TR108GD

Bella Vista Gardens

TR108LR

Eastwood Road

TR108QB

Slades Lane

TR108RQ

Greenwood Road

TR109LQ

Bissom Road

TR108JY

Hill Head

TR108LS

Commercial Road

TR108BG

Broad Street

TR108EF

Higher Market Street

TR108FB

Brown's Hill

TR108FR

Penryn

TR108GJ

Higher Market Street

TR108HP

Glen View

TR108JX

Hill Head

TR108LW

Chapel Lane

TR108NT

Kernick Road

TR108SH

Penryn

TR108QG

Green Lane

TR108QW

Andrewartha Road

TR108RB

Lanaton Road

TR108RP

Lanoweth

TR109WS

Kernick Road

TR108AR

Commercial Road

TR108BW

Dunstan Close

TR108DW

Brown's Hill

TR108EE

Higher Market Street

TR108EG

Higher Market Street

TR108EJ

Chalacombe Gardens

TR108JJ

Broad Street

TR108LL

Glasney Place

TR108LQ

Hill Head

TR108RY

Dunstan Close

TR109DG

Kernick Road

TR108HH

Highland Park

TR108JS

College Hill

TR108RF

Greenwood Road

TR109DE

Round Ring

TR109LF

Chandler Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.