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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 122 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
122
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
64.46(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.16(+223%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.03(+224%)
Shoplifting
18.29(+177%)
Public order
12.8(+96%)
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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Penzance Quay area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £865,000.

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
Flats34£150,000
Detached3£260,000
Terraced63£260,000
Semi-Detached6£317,500

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

TR182BT

St James Street

TR182RY

Parc Wartha Avenue

TR182QD

Trendeal Gardens

TR182DY

Rosevean Road

TR182NY

Clarence Street

TR182EB

Richmond Gardens

TR182NW

Jennings Street

TR182EH

Bread Street

TR184DD

Victoria Place

TR184NQ

Beachfield Court

TR182SE

Market Place

TR183ED

Clarence Street

TR182DG

St Michaels Street

TR182AP

Rosevean Terrace

TR182PP

Richmond Street

TR184AN

Chancery Lane

TR184HG

Morrab Road

TR182EF

Causeway Lane

TR182SR

Causewayhead

TR184UH

Voundervour Lane

TR182DL

St Dominic Street

TR182QG

Buriton Row

TR182SY

Taroveor Terrace

TR182NP

Clarence Street

TR184LU

Alexandra Road

TR184SG

Union Street

TR182DF

Gwavas Street

TR184HZ

Penlee View Terrace

TR182NB

Jennings Street

TR184SS

Wellington Terrace

TR182SD

Green Market

TR182HZ

Market Jew Street

TR182AJ

Pendarves Road

TR182HA

Leskinnick Street

TR182QJ

Morrab Road

TR184DU

Daniel Place

TR182LQ

Station Road

TR182SG

The Greenmarket

TR184DS

Coulsons Buildings

TR184AU

Green Street

TR182EG

Bread Street

TR182DD

Albert Terrace

TR182UQ

Empress Avenue

TR184EL

Morrab Road

TR182FH

The Greenmarket

TR182LZ

New Street

TR182AE

Penzance East

TR182PR

St Clare Flats

TR184TA

Alverton Road

TR189ZZ

Penzance East

TR182BU

St James Street

TR184SN

North Parade

TR182PA

Clarence Street

TR182ER

Adelaide Street

TR182FR

Penwith Street

TR184NW

Promenade

TR184JF

Redinnick Gardens

TR182LR

Albert Street

TR182RF

Penalverne Drive

TR182QA

Clarence Place

TR182FB

Bread Street

TR184DQ

Morrab Place

TR182DA

Taroveor Road

TR184DH

Morrab Terrace

TR182SH

Green Market

TR184AQ

Chapel Street

TR182FE

Bread Street

TR184FE

Penzance Promenade

TR182LE

Market Jew Street

TR184LY

Alexandra Road

TR182AW

Barwis Terrace

TR182TD

East Terrace

TR182RJ

Penalverne Avenue

TR182JX

Station Road

TR184EF

Barbican Lane

TR189FN

Clarence Street

TR182LS

Abbey Slip

TR182RB

Penalverne Crescent

TR184HB

Brighton Terrace

TR184EJ

South Parade Mews

TR184AS

Dock Lane

TR184SP

Park Corner

TR182JZ

Abbey Street

TR182PF

St Clare Street

TR184EX

Morrab Road

TR182JD

Market Place

TR184DZ

St Marys Terrace

TR182HR

Market Jew Street

TR182JG

Market Place

TR182RX

Parc Wartha Crescent

TR184FG

Wharf Road

TR184FF

Battery Road

TR184BH

Queen Street

TR184BN

The Quay

TR184HY

Belmont Villas

TR182BW

Caldwells Road

TR182BH

Taroveor Road

TR184BJ

Queen Street

TR182RL

Penalverne Avenue

TR184JH

Alverton Terrace

Data Sources

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