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Penzance South & Newlyn

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About

Penzance South encompasses the historic core of this port town, centred around the harbour and Market House. The area features a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture lining its streets, leading down to the working docks. Chapel Street is a notable thoroughfare, containing several listed buildings. The promenade extends along the seafront, providing views across Mount's Bay towards St Michael's Mount, which lies offshore from the neighbouring parish of Marazion.

Immediately west lies Newlyn, a distinct fishing port connected along the coastal road. It is home to one of the largest fish markets in England, with its harbour filled with trawlers and smaller vessels. The area has a strong artistic heritage linked to the Newlyn School of painters. The working waterfront is dominant, with granite piers and fish processing facilities defining its character, separate from the more tourist-focused elements of central Penzance.

Area overview

On average Penzance South & Newlyn has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penzance South & Newlyn is £40,636 per year. There are 3 schools in Penzance South & Newlyn: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Penzance South & Newlyn is home to around 5,813 people, with a population density of about 857.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penzance South & Newlyn Population
5,813
Population density
857.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.42(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.87(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.74(+19%)
Other theft
6.88(+22%)
Shoplifting
6.19(-6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,401
92.93%
Other White
153
2.63%
Other
87
1.5%
Irish
39
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.57%
Total population: 5,812

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,682
33.51%
No qualifications
830
16.53%
Level 3 (A level)
827
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
735
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
458
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 5,020

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,367
48%
Owns with a mortgage
558
19.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
16.71%
Other social rented
276
9.69%
Other forms of private rent
100
3.51%
Total households: 2,848

Property prices in Penzance South & Newlyn

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Penzance South & Newlyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,600 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penzance South & Newlyn 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 South & Newlyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£317,000
Terraced26£240,500
Detached25£460,000
Semi-Detached15£292,100

10 years median price trend in Penzance South & Newlyn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penzance South & Newlyn.

All postcodes in Penzance South & Newlyn

TR184NF

Rosevale Estate

TR185LD

Fore Street

TR196QP

Marcwheal Mews

TR185QN

Lower Gurnick Road

TR185EZ

Treglyn Close

TR196TZ

Barwinney Lane

TR185EQ

St Peters Hill

TR184PY

Toltuff Road

TR185DR

Gloucester Crescent

TR185GA

New Road

TR196SU

Raginnis Hill

TR185ND

Chywoone Hill

TR185BJ

Orchard Terrace

TR196QL

Unity Place

TR185QP

Restormel Road

TR185LZ

Gwavas Road

TR208FR

The Coombe

TR196TA

Grenfell Street

TR185EY

Boskernick Close

TR185NP

Chywoone Crescent

TR196QG

Commercial Road

TR196RA

Virgin Place

TR196TP

Mill Pool

TR196PU

Cliff Lane

TR196TY

Mousehole Lane

TR196SY

Love Lane

TR185DF

Creeping Lane

TR184NX

Alexandra Terrace

TR196PR

Porth Enys Villas

TR185EU

Forbes Close

TR185LT

The Bowjey Hill

TR196SG

Gurnick Street

TR185NZ

Higher Gwavas Road

TR185BS

Old Paul Hill

TR185ED

Belle Vue

TR196RZ

Mount Pleasant Terrace

TR196PL

Quay Street

TR184PE

The Lidden

TR185HJ

The Strand

TR185LW

The Bowjey Hill

TR196QH

Porthenys Place

TR185JS

Fore Street

TR185BA

The Fradgan

TR185DG

Gurnick Road

TR184QH

The Ropewalk

TR196TE

Fore Street

TR196SJ

St Clements Terrace

TR196SD

Chapel Street

TR185NU

Chywoone Grove

TR185JQ

Trewarveneth Street

TR185LU

Gwavas Road

TR185NE

Chywoone Hill

TR184NJ

Lariggan Road

TR184PS

Alverton Road

TR184LZ

Alexandra Road

TR184PF

Lidden Road

TR185BQ

Chapel Street

TR196RY

Portland Place

TR185HU

Clifton Hill

TR185DS

Strand

TR184QE

Laregan Hill

TR185PE

Sea View Terrace

TR185HF

The Coombe

TR196RH

Treen Villas

TR196RJ

Coronation Villas

TR185QH

Tolcarne

TR185EA

Parc Villas

TR196SW

Cave Lane

TR196QY

Brook Street

TR184NL

Higher Lariggan

TR185DU

Gurnick Estate

TR185DL

Tredavoe Lane

TR184PA

Mount Lidden

TR196QA

Low Lee Road

TR185DP

Gloucester Road

TR184NY

Laregan Hill

TR196NJ

Raginnis

TR196SA

Mount Pleasant Street

TR196SF

Gurnick Cottages

TR185NL

Chywoone Avenue

TR184PN

The Lidden

TR196UN

Long Row

TR185NS

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR184PD

Lidden Crescent

TR196QF

Commercial Road

TR196SQ

Saltponds

TR185DT

Gloucester Place

TR185LG

Fore Street

TR185DX

Adit Lane

TR196RR

Keigwin Place

TR185BP

Farmers Meadow

TR185AH

Chywoone Hill

TR185NJ

Trewavas Road

TR185DY

Glenway

TR196TH

Regent Terrace

TR185NA

Gwavas Road

TR185AS

Parc Terrace

TR196PX

Cliff Road

TR185PB

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR196TB

Grenfell Street

Data Sources

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