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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

TR182JF

Market Place

TR182RG

Penalverne Drive

TR182SG

The Greenmarket

TR182RD

Penalverne Crescent

TR182TD

East Terrace

TR183QG

Penzance East

TR184BE

Voundervour Lane

TR184HE

Morrab Road

TR209WD

Penzance East

TR182EH

Bread Street

TR182HW

The Arcade

TR182PQ

Penzance East

TR182PY

Windsor Place

TR182RF

Penalverne Drive

TR182XP

Clarence Street

TR184AR

Abbey Street

TR184EQ

Parade Street

TR184GA

Coinagehall Street

TR184SR

Wellington Place

TR189EU

Penzance East

TR182BT

St James Street

TR184BJ

Queen Street

TR184FA

Alexandra Road

TR184NT

Mennaye Road

TR182FF

St Michaels Street

TR182LQ

Station Road

TR182LZ

New Street

TR182NB

Jennings Street

TR182NS

Penalverne Drive

TR182QT

Morrab Road

TR182SL

Bread Street

TR184BN

The Quay

TR184JH

Alverton Terrace

TR189FP

Clarence Street

TR182RL

Penalverne Avenue

TR182ET

Penwith Street

TR184EJ

South Parade Mews

TR184EX

Morrab Road

TR184HQ

Western Promenade Road

TR184JE

Queens Court

TR182DL

St Dominic Street

TR182EX

Bread Street

TR182PX

Windsor Terrace

TR182PN

St Clare Terrace

TR182RT

Trevean Road

TR184FF

Battery Road

TR182JD

Market Place

TR182TE

Penzance East

TR184HY

Belmont Villas

TR182GZ

Jennings Street

TR182LE

Market Jew Street

TR182QW

Alverton Street

TR189FY

Clarence Street

TR182EY

Cross Street

TR182NX

Clarence Street

TR182RB

Penalverne Crescent

TR182FS

Cross Street

TR183LE

Coombe Park

TR182AE

Penzance East

TR182BH

Taroveor Road

TR182DG

St Michaels Street

TR182FP

New Town Lane

TR182JJ

The Greenmarket

TR184UJ

The Quay

TR182BS

Medrose Terrace

TR184DH

Morrab Terrace

TR184HG

Morrab Road

TR184NQ

Beachfield Court

TR189GH

Penzance East

TR210PW

Clarence Street

TR182DZ

Rosevean Cottages

TR182EG

Bread Street

TR182QN

Alverton Street

TR182RQ

Penalverne Place

TR182SR

Causewayhead

TR184DE

Queen Street

TR182BL

Belgravia Street

TR182EF

Causeway Lane

TR182EZ

Leskinnick Place

TR182GA

Wharfside Village

TR184EP

Morrab Road

TR189DJ

Clarence Street

TR182FD

High Street

TR182HR

Market Jew Street

TR182PG

St Clare Street

TR182QB

Tencreek Avenue

TR184EZ

Morrab Road

TR182ER

Adelaide Street

TR182FB

Bread Street

TR182JZ

Abbey Street

TR182PJ

St Michaels Terrace

TR182TW

Market Jew Street

TR184DB

Victoria Place

TR182DW

St Warren Street

TR184HL

Cornwall Terrace

TR184HP

Redinnick Place

TR182NY

Clarence Street

TR182QP

Alverton Street

TR184SS

Wellington Terrace

TR182BY

Alma Terrace

Data Sources

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