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Penzance Quay

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About

Penzance Quay forms the historic working core of the town's harbour, directly facing Mount's Bay. The area is defined by its granite piers and a mix of operational fishing vessels, small cargo ships, and visiting sailing boats. The prominent harbour wall provides a walkway with views across to St Michael's Mount. Functionality is key here, with facilities for the local fishing fleet and the daily arrival of the Scillonian III ferry to the Isles of Scilly.

Behind the quayside, the area transitions into a compact network of streets housing maritime businesses, chandlers, and traditional pubs. The Market Building, a structure from the 1830s, sits at the head of the harbour. A notable feature is the Ross Bridge, a rare surviving example of a harbour-side swing bridge, which still opens to allow masted vessels into the inner Penzance Wet Dock. The atmosphere is one of steady maritime activity rather than overt tourism.

Area overview

On average Penzance Quay has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penzance Quay is £36,293 per year. There are 2 schools in Penzance Quay: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Penzance Quay is home to around 6,562 people, with a population density of about 6,454.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penzance Quay Population
6,562
Population density
6,454.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.24(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.07(+225%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.01(+253%)
Shoplifting
16.92(+154%)
Public order
12.95(+97%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,866
89.43%
Other White
333
5.08%
Other
95
1.45%
Irish
44
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
42
0.64%
Total population: 6,559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,839
32.24%
No qualifications
1,001
17.55%
Level 3 (A level)
985
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
831
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
569
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 5,704

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,146
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,056
29.22%
Other social rented
605
16.74%
Owns with a mortgage
528
14.61%
Social rents from council
132
3.65%
Total households: 3,614

Property prices in Penzance Quay

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £236,000 in Penzance Quay area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penzance Quay 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 Penzance Quay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£277,500
Flats33£150,000
Semi-Detached4£257,500
Terraced60£273,750

10 years median price trend in Penzance Quay

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

All postcodes in Penzance Quay

TR182HG

Albert Villas

TR182SH

Green Market

TR182FG

Belgravia Street

TR184EE

St Marys Place

TR184HN

Cornwall Terrace

TR182DP

St Francis Street

TR182JG

Market Place

TR182QQ

Alverton Street

TR189GL

Penzance East

TR182AL

Barwis Hill

TR182HD

St Johns Terrace

TR182JA

Market Place

TR182NL

Princes Street

TR182SD

Green Market

TR182TG

Coombe Road

TR184BH

Queen Street

TR184BT

Queen Street

TR182DX

Rosevean Road

TR184NE

Alexandra Place

TR182BP

Caldwells Road

TR184AE

Chapel Street

TR184AJ

Chapel Street

TR184BD

Quay Street

TR184DJ

South Parade

TR184DZ

St Marys Terrace

TR184TN

Alverton Road

TR182DE

Penlee Street

TR182ES

Adelaide Street

TR182NN

Custom House Lane

TR182SY

Taroveor Terrace

TR184AA

Dock Lane

TR184BP

Victoria Place

TR184DD

Victoria Place

TR182DR

St Henry Street

TR184AQ

Chapel Street

TR184AS

Dock Lane

TR184AY

Coinagehall Street

TR184BU

Parade Street

TR184ET

Alverton Street

TR184JD

Alverton Road

TR184UH

Voundervour Lane

TR182JW

The Greenmarket

TR182RJ

Penalverne Avenue

TR184JF

Redinnick Gardens

TR182SS

Causewayhead

TR182TB

East Terrace

TR184AP

Chapel Street

TR184DQ

Morrab Place

TR184FE

Penzance Promenade

TR182AF

Tolver Place

TR182DF

Gwavas Street

TR182DY

Rosevean Road

TR182HT

Market Jew Street

TR182QZ

Penalverne Place

TR189FN

Clarence Street

TR184FG

Wharf Road

TR182AG

Tolver Road

TR182BW

Caldwells Road

TR182FQ

Camberwell Vean

TR182HE

Trewartha Terrace

TR182QJ

Morrab Road

TR184JJ

Alverton Place

TR182LL

Penzance East

TR182GB

Wharfside Shopping Centre

TR182HX

Market Jew Street

TR184HR

Redinnick Terrace

TR184HS

Bay View Terrace

TR182FN

Jacobs Lane

TR182DD

Albert Terrace

TR182SP

Causewayhead

TR182SX

High Street

TR182LJ

Market Jew Street

TR182PL

Pendarves Flats

TR183AD

Lescudjack Road

TR184DN

Regent Terrace

TR182QH

Alverton Street

TR182EA

Rose Terrace

TR184DX

Coulsons Terrace

TR184HW

Penlee Manor Drive

TR184LU

Alexandra Road

TR182DB

Albert Buildings

TR182JX

Station Road

TR182PD

St Clare Street

TR182QA

Clarence Place

TR182QG

Buriton Row

TR184HU

Penzance Promenade

TR182BZ

Bellevue Terrace

TR182NA

New Street

TR182PR

St Clare Flats

TR184BL

Penzance Promenade

TR184LX

Alexandra Road

TR182ST

Causewayhead

TR183HU

Coombe Road

TR184DY

Coulsons Place

TR182AA

Taroveor Road

TR182PE

St Clare Street

TR184AG

Chapel Street

TR184EF

Barbican Lane

TR182DJ

St Marys Street

TR182LS

Abbey Slip

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.