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Penwithick & Boscoppa

About

Penwithick and Boscoppa is a residential ward situated on the northern edge of the St Austell urban area. The landscape is characterised by its position on the steep slopes of the Charlestown valley, with housing estates offering views over the surrounding countryside. The area is primarily made up of modern housing developments built during the latter half of the 20th century, serving as a commuter base for the wider town and local industries. Its infrastructure includes several local shops and community facilities centred along the main roads.

A notable local landmark is the large, conical spoil heap known as "The Sky Tip," a remnant of the area's historical china clay mining heritage. This industrial past is further evidenced in the geography, with some older terraced housing in Boscoppa originally built for mine workers. The ward contains areas of woodland and green space, such as that around the Penwithick playing fields, which provide recreational space within the largely built-up environment.

Area overview

On average Penwithick & Boscoppa has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penwithick & Boscoppa is £44,501 per year. There are 1 schools in Penwithick & Boscoppa: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Penwithick & Boscoppa is home to around 6,705 people, with a population density of about 329.5 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

120

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Penwithick & Boscoppa Population

6,705

Population density

329.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

70.99(+115%)

Anti-social behaviour

32.51(+115%)

Criminal damage and arson

15.66(+141%)

Public order

9.55(+45%)

Other theft

8.5(+51%)

South West average

Demographics

British

6,352

94.68%

Other White

1.34%

Other

0.98%

Roma

0.69%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.37%

Total population: 6,709

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,249

23.62%

Level 3 (A level)

1,139

21.54%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

931

17.61%

No qualifications

848

16.04%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

616

11.65%

Total 16+ residents: 5,288

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

944

35.32%

Owns outright

876

32.77%

Private landlord or letting agency

502

18.78%

Other social rented

201

7.52%

Other forms of private rent

2.28%

Total households: 2,673

Property prices in Penwithick & Boscoppa

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 in Penwithick & Boscoppa area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Penwithick & Boscoppa over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£360,000	£163,000	£257,500	£387,250	£452,250
Flats	4	£131,250	£88,000	£100,000	£161,250	£170,250
Semi-Detached	23	£235,000	£170,250	£186,750	£280,000	£314,400
Terraced	16	£171,250	£108,450	£153,875	£192,875	£232,180

10 years median price trend in Penwithick & Boscoppa

All postcodes in Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268YB

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268TE

Band House Lane

PL268TH

Chynoweth

PL253UL

Emlyn Fields

PL268SX

Stannary Road

PL268WT

Carbis Road

PL268XE

Bodmin Road

PL268YX

Penwithick Park

PL268SP

Stannary Road

PL268SS

Stannary Road

PL268TS

Rosina Way

PL253TZ

Phernyssick Road

PL255RL

Mount Stamper Road

PL268WE

Penhale Road

PL253FH

Phyllis Walk

PL253SX

Lamorna Park

PL253UU

Hazel Close

PL268UT

Hallaze Road

PL253UB

Phernyssick Road

PL255AP

Trenance Road

PL253EJ

Trenarren View

PL253TA

Carclaze Road

PL255RQ

Bodmin Road

PL268FS

Chapel Court

PL268FU

Lower Cargwyn Meadows

PL268XA

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268ZU

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL253TB

Sea View

PL268XJ

Carbean Cottages

PL268TG

Caudledown Lane

PL268TX

The Cottage

PL268ZD

Varcoe Close

PL268SY

Roche Road

PL268UB

Ashley Close

PL268XL

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268XP

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268XY

Greensplat Road

PL268YG

Knightor Close

PL268TN

Treverbyn Road

PL268TW

Kerrow Lane

PL268UA

Pentrevah Road

PL268UU

Montgomery Road

PL268UG

Penwithick Road

PL268YU

Penwithick Park

PL268YT

Council Houses

PL253UY

Century Close

PL268TB

Stenalees Hill

PL268TL

Treverbyn Road

PL268YS

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL253RU

Carwollen Road

PL268TQ

Caudledown Lane

PL268XH

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268YQ

Knightor Close

PL268SN

Stannary Road

PL268WG

Roche Road

PL254FB

Mackerel Close

PL268GT

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268NY

Cleavers Way

PL268WY

Hodkin Way

PL268SD

Wesley Close

PL268YP

Resugga Green Lane

PL253QL

Gwithian Road

PL268TD

Singlerose Road

PL268UD

Tregarth

PL268UP

Penhale Road

PL253RX

Pochin Drive

PL253SS

Mullion Close

PL253TX

Phernyssick Road

PL268UX

Cannamanning Road

PL268WB

Wood Close

PL268YD

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL253FL

Hammer Drive

PL253QR

Trevorder Drive

PL254EN

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL254FQ

Logan Road

PL255RT

Bojea Cottage

PL268SL

Stannary Road

PL254ET

Treverbyn Road

PL268WH

Coastal View

PL255RH

Greensplat Road

PL253DG

Menear Road

PL253QT

Pendilly Drive

PL268TY

Clayton Terrace

PL268WW

Pentruff Close

PL253EL

Hallane Road

PL268UH

Penwithick Road

PL268FA

Eden Way

PL268ST

Stannary Road

PL268UQ

Penwithick Road

PL268YJ

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL253SR

Tregoning Drive

PL253UA

Phernyssick Road

PL255FF

Terras An Dowr

PL268GP

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268TA

Wheeler Higman Close

PL268YL

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL253FJ

Curtice Close

PL254EL

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL254FD

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268GL

Penwithick & Boscoppa

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Penwithick & Boscoppa

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