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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

PL255RR

Bodmin Road

PL268YE

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268YW

Hallaze Road

PL253UD

Meadow Close

PL268GA

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL255AG

Bodmin Road

PL268US

Warren Court

PL268ZB

Bowditch Close

PL254EJ

Treverbyn Road

PL255RJ

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL255RS

Bojea Terrace

PL268UY

Mountbatten Road

PL268UZ

Tedder Road

PL268WA

Bloomdale Terrace

PL268ZW

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL254EW

Treverbyn Road

PL268UN

Grose Hill Crescent

PL268WZ

Alseveor Close

PL268ZA

Norman Road

PL255RU

Mount Stamper Road

PL268TJ

Treverbyn Road

PL268UE

Meadow Rise

PL268WR

Burthy Close

PL255GJ

Bodmin Road

PL253AH

Carclaze Road

PL253EY

Larcombe Road

PL253FZ

Mulberry Gardens

PL268NT

Moorstone Place

PL253RR

Chynoon Gardens

PL268XR

Drummers Hill

PL255RX

Mount Stamper Road

PL268WU

Wheal Arthur Road

PL268YH

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268YR

Resugga Green Lane

PL253QH

Lovering Road

PL268WS

Penn Street

PL253QN

Prengarth Close

PL255RY

Montana Villas

PL268GR

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268XQ

Greensplat Road

PL268XW

Drummer's Hill

PL268TZ

Cargwyn

PL268UW

Sea View Terrace

PL253SU

Ocean View

PL253UZ

Century Close

PL268XX

Greensplat Road

PL253EZ

Larcombe Road

PL253RS

Pentillie Gardens

PL268XF

Lake View

PL268XZ

Penwithick Park

PL253GR

Gidley Fields

PL268TF

Telephone Lane

PL268YF

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL254ER

Treverbyn Road

PL255RG

Bodmin Road

PL268GD

Penwithick & Boscoppa

PL268NS

Cookworthy Close

PL253QJ

Roselare Close

PL268RH

Kerrow Moor

PL268XG

Mill Cottage

PL255RF

Greensplat Road

PL268SR

Stannary Road

PL268TT

Helena Court

PL268WX

Bluebarrow Close

PL253FG

Hilda Row

PL254FA

Treverbyn Road

PL255RE

Greensplat Road

PL268UJ

Churchill Way

PL253ER

Trenarren View

PL255FG

Kaolin Heights

PL268UL

Ashley Close

PL253FN

Burlawn Drive

PL268SU

Stannary Road

PL268SW

Stannary Road

PL268YA

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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Economics

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