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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

TR182DH

St Marys Street

TR182EP

Victoria Square

TR182HZ

Market Jew Street

TR182NE

New Street

TR182QD

Trendeal Gardens

TR184EG

St Marys Close

TR184LY

Alexandra Road

TR189EE

Clarence Street

TR182EU

Mount Street

TR182LU

Jennings Street

TR182NU

Clarence Street

TR182PA

Clarence Street

TR182PB

St Clare Street

TR182PH

Treneere Road

TR182PZ

Clarence Terrace

TR182QR

Alverton Street

TR184BB

South Place

TR184SW

Parade Passage

TR182AB

Tolver Place

TR182HB

Leskinnick Terrace

TR182RU

Trezela Road

TR182WF

Clarence Street

TR184BQ

Queen Street

TR184DT

Carnes Buildings

TR184HZ

Penlee View Terrace

TR184SH

North Parade

TR182AQ

Tolver Road

TR182AW

Barwis Terrace

TR182DU

Rosevean Road

TR182NT

New Street

TR182PW

York Street

TR182SE

Market Place

TR184NG

Mennaye Road

TR182PP

Richmond Street

TR182RE

Penalverne Drive

TR182RH

Carminowe Crescent

TR182HY

Market Jew Street

TR182LN

Penzance Promenade

TR182SJ

Alverton Street

TR184BS

Regent Buildings

TR184BW

Wharf Road

TR184HT

Norton Place

TR182HA

Leskinnick Street

TR184AW

Chapel Street

TR184DF

Queen Street

TR184DW

Regent Terrace

TR184HX

Norton Terrace

TR182DN

St Philip Street

TR184AB

Quay Street

TR189GE

Penzance East

TR182SN

Causewayhead

TR184AT

Custom House Court

TR208XF

Clarence Street

TR182AP

Rosevean Terrace

TR182BX

Alma Place

TR182EQ

Bread Street

TR182FJ

New Town Lane

TR182HN

Market Jew Street

TR182PF

St Clare Street

TR184BZ

Dock Lane

TR182EJ

The Arcade

TR184DL

Marine Terrace

TR184EW

Morrab Road

TR184JA

Redinnick

TR182EE

Market Jew Street

TR182NP

Clarence Street

TR182NW

Jennings Street

TR182RX

Parc Wartha Crescent

TR184BG

Regent Square

TR189DN

Clarence Street

TR182BN

Caldwells Road

TR182FE

Bread Street

TR182FR

Penwith Street

TR182LW

Custom House Lane

TR182QU

Buriton Row

TR184AF

Chapel Street

TR184AU

Green Street

TR184AZ

Coinagehall Place

TR182EB

Richmond Gardens

TR182FH

The Greenmarket

TR184DP

South Terrace

TR182EW

Market Jew Street

TR182LD

Market Jew Street

TR182ND

Foster Place

TR184SG

Union Street

TR189ZZ

Penzance East

TR182BU

St James Street

TR184DA

Penzance Promenade

TR184GB

Coinagehall Street

TR184HD

Morrab Road

TR184SN

North Parade

TR184SP

Park Corner

TR182GE

Alverton Road

TR182HU

Rosevean Coombe

TR182QE

Jack Stephens Estate

TR182UQ

Empress Avenue

TR184AH

Barbican Lane

TR184BA

St Anthony Place

TR184TA

Alverton Road

TR182AD

Tolver Place

Data Sources

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