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Penzance South & Newlyn

Interactive map displaying Penzance South & Newlyn

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

TR185HG

Chywoone Hill

TR196US

Trungle

TR184QX

Croft Road

TR184QQ

Provis Road

TR184QT

Mount Pleasant

TR185BH

Highfields

TR185JT

Fore Street

TR185QJ

Garth Road

TR184QR

Mounts Bay Road

TR196QW

Duck Street

TR196RW

Jamaica Terrace

TR185HQ

Chywoone Hill

TR185LY

Gwavas Road

TR185NQ

Treveneth Place

TR184QA

Toltuff Road

TR185PA

Navy Inn Court

TR185AJ

Antoine Close

TR185PZ

New Road

TR185EF

Boase Street

TR184LT

Hawkins Road

TR185BL

Lane Reddin Terrace

TR196RB

Millpool

TR196PG

North Cliff

TR185BD

Fradgan Place

TR185HR

Beaufort Place

TR185AB

Kenstella Road

TR184QG

Trevena Close

TR185DB

Creeping Lane

TR196RU

Wesley Square

TR196NH

Cliff Road

TR184PX

Penpons Close

TR185AF

Chywoone Hill

TR196SX

Love Lane

TR185NT

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR185DZ

Park Road

TR196SP

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR196PN

Parade Hill

TR185BU

Old Paul Hill

TR208TL

Stable Hobba

TR185LR

The Bowjey Hill

TR185AW

Chywoone Hill

TR185EG

Gwavas Road

TR196RQ

Treen Cottages

TR185PP

Lower Art Gallery Terrace

TR196TG

Duck Street

TR185NN

Chywoone Avenue

TR184QW

The Ropewalk

TR185BT

Old Paul Hill

TR184SY

Alexandra Gardens

TR196PT

The Parade

TR208FP

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR184PP

Dell Close

TR185EB

Belle Vue

TR185HZ

Jack Lane

TR185LX

Gwavas Road

TR185EN

Meadow Villas

TR185PR

Tolcarne Place

TR185AX

Mount View Terrace

TR185LN

The Bowjey Hill

TR208TN

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR185LQ

Lower Green Street

TR184PL

The Lidden

TR196UG

Trungle

TR185AN

Chywoone Hill

TR185JA

Duke Street

TR184PH

Donnington Road

TR196QD

Carn Todden

TR185EH

St Peters Hill

TR196RG

Eden Place

TR184PW

Lidden Close

TR185NG

Treveneth Crescent

TR185NF

Chywoone Hill

TR185PN

Garth Road

TR185DA

Penkernick Close

TR196SE

Gurnick Street

TR184NN

Mennaye

TR185JW

Fore Street

TR196RS

Fishermans Square

TR185JL

Prospect Place

TR208TR

The Coombe

TR185HW

The Strand

TR184QF

Trevena Road

TR184QZ

The Ropewalk

TR185JZ

Harbour View

TR184PG

Lidden Road

TR185HA

Strand

TR196SR

Raginnis Hill

TR196QE

Carn Topna

TR196SH

Merlin Place

TR196UA

Mousehole Lane

TR196TX

Mousehole Lane

TR185QL

Lower Gurnick Road

TR185PD

Carn Gwavas Terrace

TR185AY

Kenstella Road

TR185DQ

Forbes Road

TR185BY

Bon Cot Road

TR185AU

Elms Close Terrace

TR185JU

Fore Street

TR196UH

Lower Sheffield

TR196QZ

Vivian Terrace

Data Sources

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