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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, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 19.4% 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. The median sale price in Penzance Quay is £241,500 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £182,500 and £296,250. 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
19.4%
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

Median price: £241,500
Price per sq ft: £290
Sales (last 12 months): 98
Typical range (middle 50%): £183K – £296K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 (about £290 per square foot) in Penzance Quay area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £712,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penzance Quay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£350,000£274
Detached2£307,000£274
Terraced66£255,500£299
Flats25£150,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penzance Quay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penzance Quay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,000£133,250£143,000£176,000
2017£320,000£182,475£190,000£170,000
2018£190,000£185,000£249,950£182,500
2019£283,500£144,950£227,500£185,000
2020£202,000£141,500£270,000£185,500
2021£340,000£151,475£327,500£240,000
2022£660,000£180,000£390,000£247,000
2023£260,000£160,000£300,000£235,500
2024£270,000£177,500£272,500£267,500
2025£260,000£150,000£317,500£262,500
2026£395,000£165,000£640,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penzance Quay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penzance Quay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£209£188£198
2017£268£254£206£202
2018£193£276£187£211
2019£188£271£230£229
2020£218£222£232£212
2021£278£269£227£270
2022—£273£331£320
2023£330£300£287£309
2024£557£294£444£304
2025£295£265£272£298
2026£253£258£274£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penzance Quay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penzance Quay in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district.

Band A£1,727
Band B£2,015
Band C£2,303
Band D£2,591
Band E£3,167
Band F£3,742
Band G£4,318
Band H£5,182

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Penzance Quay

TR184DT

Carnes Buildings

TR182PG

St Clare Street

TR182HY

Market Jew Street

TR182LU

Jennings Street

TR184JJ

Alverton Place

TR182AN

Kia Ora Villas

TR182EX

Bread Street

TR184JD

Alverton Road

TR184DW

Regent Terrace

TR182BQ

High Street

TR182FL

St Mary's Street

TR182GA

Wharfside Village

TR184HH

Promenade

TR184DL

Marine Terrace

TR182BX

Alma Place

TR182AA

Taroveor Road

TR182SU

High Street

TR184AG

Chapel Street

TR182HB

Leskinnick Terrace

TR182BL

Belgravia Street

TR182NU

Clarence Street

TR182RD

Penalverne Crescent

TR184HE

Morrab Road

TR182DJ

St Marys Street

TR184AW

Chapel Street

TR182XP

Clarence Street

TR182JB

Market Place

TR184BU

Parade Street

TR184HS

Bay View Terrace

TR182QP

Alverton Street

TR182GE

Alverton Road

TR209WD

Penzance East