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Penwithick & Boscoppa

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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 123 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
123
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penwithick & Boscoppa Population
6,705
Population density
329.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.08(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.28(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.45(+169%)
Other theft
8.95(+59%)
Public order
7.9(+21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,352
94.68%
Other White
90
1.34%
Other
66
0.98%
Roma
46
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.37%
Total population: 6,709

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
61
2.28%
Total households: 2,673

Property prices in Penwithick & Boscoppa

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Penwithick & Boscoppa area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penwithick & Boscoppa 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 Penwithick & Boscoppa over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£307,500
Flats5£105,000
Semi-Detached22£207,500
Terraced12£182,500

10 years median price trend in Penwithick & Boscoppa

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penwithick & Boscoppa.

All postcodes in Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268XX

Greensplat Road

PL253FN

Burlawn Drive

PL253SS

Mullion Close

PL255RY

Montana Villas

PL268ZU

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL253UZ

Century Close

PL268TN

Treverbyn Road

PL268YF

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL255GJ

Bodmin Road

PL268TW

Kerrow Lane

PL268YJ

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL253QR

Trevorder Drive

PL268XY

Greensplat Road

PL255RX

Mount Stamper Road

PL253TB

Sea View

PL268WG

Roche Road

PL268XF

Lake View

PL268XH

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL253RS

Pentillie Gardens

PL268XE

Bodmin Road

PL253EL

Hallane Road

PL268XW

Drummer's Hill

PL253FG

Hilda Row

PL268UG

Penwithick Road

PL268YT

Council Houses

PL268WZ

Alseveor Close

PL268YA

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268US

Warren Court

PL268XZ

Penwithick Park

PL253TZ

Phernyssick Road

PL253EZ

Larcombe Road

PL268UD

Tregarth

PL255RL

Mount Stamper Road

PL255RF

Greensplat Road

PL253UU

Hazel Close

PL268ZW

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268WW

Pentruff Close

PL268WR

Burthy Close

PL253FL

Hammer Drive

PL253QH

Lovering Road

PL268FA

Eden Way

PL268XQ

Greensplat Road

PL253SR

Tregoning Drive

PL268WY

Hodkin Way

PL268UB

Ashley Close

PL268WS

Penn Street

PL268YB

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268UZ

Tedder Road

PL268UW

Sea View Terrace

PL254FD

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268TX

The Cottage

PL255RG

Bodmin Road

PL268SP

Stannary Road

PL268TB

Stenalees Hill

PL253ER

Trenarren View

PL268SU

Stannary Road

PL268WE

Penhale Road

PL268YS

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268TD

Singlerose Road

PL253UB

Phernyssick Road

PL255RR

Bodmin Road

PL268SR

Stannary Road

PL268UP

Penhale Road

PL268WA

Bloomdale Terrace

PL268FU

Lower Cargwyn Meadows

PL253RR

Chynoon Gardens

PL268TJ

Treverbyn Road

PL268YD

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL253RX

Pochin Drive

PL253FZ

Mulberry Gardens

PL268TS

Rosina Way

PL255RJ

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268GA

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268YR

Resugga Green Lane

PL268UH

Penwithick Road

Data Sources

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