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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

TR196PZ

Prevenna Road

TR196QT

Cliff Road

TR196UU

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR184PZ

Toltuff Road

TR196UT

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR185JG

North Corner

TR196UL

South Place

TR184NZ

Higher Lidden Road

TR208TJ

Lesingey Lane

TR185ES

Eden Terrace

TR184NP

Promenade

TR185BZ

Bon Villas

TR196QJ

Southview Terrace

TR196PQ

Abbey Place

TR196SB

Chapel Street

TR185QZ

Creeping Lane

TR184QU

Mount Pleasant

TR196UQ

Boslandew Hill

TR196TF

North Street

TR196UF

Trungle

TR185EP

Eden Gardens

TR185QD

Treneglos Terrace

TR196UW

Higher Sheffield

TR185DW

Gloucester Road

TR208FQ

Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan

TR185JP

Fore Street

TR196TJ

Wellington Place

TR196RD

Millpool Terrace

TR185HX

Clifton Hill

TR196UD

Boslandew Hill

TR196RF

Millpool

TR196RX

The Wharf

TR196RP

Mill Lane

TR185AL

Bay View Terrace

TR185EX

Malt House Gardens

TR185HY

Clifton Terrace

TR184QS

Treban Road

TR185HB

Strand

TR185QS

Pengwel

TR184QD

Toltuff Crescent

TR185QQ

The Carn

TR185AR

Chywoone Hill

TR185HL

Strand

TR184PB

Creeping Lane

TR185JF

Boase Street

TR196RL

Millpool

TR185DN

Tredavoe Lane

TR196RT

The Wharf

TR185JD

Foundry Lane

TR185HH

The Strand

TR184PJ

Rock Road

TR185JR

Fore Street

TR185PF

Gwavas Bungalows

TR196TQ

Fore Street

Data Sources

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