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About

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe ward occupies a stretch of Cornwall's central south coast, centred on the historic harbour of Porthleven. The area extends inland across farmland and includes the neighbouring villages of Breage and Germoe. The landscape is characterised by a mix of coastal cliffs, small beaches, and rural fields. Porthleven's harbour remains a functional centre for fishing and boat repair, with its outer pier offering protection from prevailing south-westerly winds.

The ward contains several sites of historical significance, including the medieval wall paintings in Breage Parish Church. The area's geography is defined by the shallow valley of the Porthleven Stream, which flows into the sea at the harbour. Local agriculture and maritime activities continue to shape the economy. The seasonal influx of visitors is largely focused on the coastal elements, particularly around the harbour and its surrounding eateries.

Area overview

On average Porthleven, Breage & Germoe has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe is £47,072 per year. There are 4 schools in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Porthleven, Breage & Germoe is home to around 6,819 people, with a population density of about 165 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe Population
6,819
Population density
165 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.08(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.75(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.16(-5%)
Public order
3.37(-48%)
Other theft
2.2(-61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,456
94.69%
Other White
115
1.69%
Other
96
1.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
32
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.41%
Total population: 6,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,964
33.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,070
18.2%
No qualifications
898
15.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
845
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,880

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,583
51.26%
Owns with a mortgage
704
22.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
336
10.88%
Other social rented
272
8.81%
Other forms of private rent
81
2.62%
Total households: 3,088

Property prices in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£366
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £450K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,503 up to £845,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£430,000£396
Semi-Detached18£337,500£350
Flats3£249,500£407
Terraced35£240,000£354

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£322,500£210,000£183,750
2017£310,000£345,000£266,000£205,000
2018£335,000£125,000£248,500£230,500
2019£365,000£140,000£265,000£205,250
2020£359,950£340,000£253,500£224,000
2021£532,500£275,000£330,000£239,950
2022£475,000£207,500£328,500£278,250
2023£515,000£197,500£318,000£279,000
2024£505,000£298,000£287,500£262,500
2025£450,000£105,000£335,000£272,500
2026£410,000£249,500£276,283£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258£568£252£266
2017£295£367£247£229
2018£281£211£271£277
2019£312£271£279£267
2020£305£352£275£329
2021£351£339£344£275
2022£399£346£361£376
2023£394£314£360£323
2024£406£249£320£357
2025£379£143£352£346
2026£377£407£247£339
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Porthleven, Breage & Germoe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

Is Porthleven, Breage & Germoe safe?

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?

The median sale price in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe is £335,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe has 4 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe sits around rank 12,088 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?

The average household income in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe is around £47,072 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jay Hodgetts (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR209RB

Pengersick Lane

TR276AR

Godolphin Bridge

TR139EA

Shrubberies Hill

TR209RH

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR276AS

Herland Road

TR139AP

Sunset Drive

TR139QY

Forth Vean

TR139LA

Beacon Road

TR139PG

Reppersfield Row

TR139TX

Hendra Lane

TR139EE

Penrose Parc

TR209RL

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139LQ

Mill Lane

TR139LY

Torleven Road

TR209QU

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139HY

Chapel Row

TR139RR

Prospect Row

TR139HU

Wellington Terrace

TR139EG

Mounts Road

TR139TA

Tresowes Hill

TR139BN

Tremearne Road

TR139PW

Pellor Road

TR209QZ

Evans Way

TR139RF

Gwedna

TR139RA

Herland Road

TR209RA

Pengersick Lane

TR139NX

Lower Polladras

TR130BA

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139ER

Loe Bar Road

TR209TF

Castle Drive

TR139LX

Torleven View

TR139LB

Tolponds Road

TR139NB

Treza Road

TR139QX

Herland Road

TR139LD

Methleigh Bottoms

TR209SL

Pengersick Lane

TR209RW

Valley View

TR139RQ

Herland Road

TR276BP

Trenwheal

TR139JR

Methleigh Bottoms

TR139DH

Peverell Road

TR139PJ

Higher Road

TR209TE

Parc Morrep

TR139DW

Institute Hill

TR209RG

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR209SU

Trewelloe Road

TR139NH

Wheal Vor

TR139AJ

Torleven Road

TR139DP

Salt Cellar Hill

TR139PN

Sethnoe Way

TR139QP

Carleen

TR130RJ

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139HW

Church Row

TR209RX

Rocky Lane

TR139TH

Greatwork

TR139DU

Kestrel Close

TR139AX

St Peters Way

TR139NT

Polladras

TR139LJ

Methleigh Parc

TR209AF

Newtown

TR139JE

Commercial Road

TR139HJ

Fore Street

TR209RD

The Links

TR139QQ

Herland Road

TR139DZ

Peverell Terrace

TR139HD

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139AD

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR130RL

Roseladden Cottages

TR139FJ

Treysa Place

TR139SG

Rinsey Lane

TR139TN

Mounts Bay Terrace

TR139JJ

West End

TR209ST

Trewartha Road

TR209AD

Pentreath Lane

TR139TY

Trevurvas

TR209RJ

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139QA

Trewithick Road

TR139JN

Harbour View

TR209QN

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139AG

Bickford Crescent

TR139AW

Gibson Way

TR139QL

Pellor Road

TR139BG

Hammils Close

TR139RH

Forth Vean

TR139LG

Methleigh Bottoms

TR209SS

Pengersick Parc

TR139JB

Harbour Road

TR139BB

St Peters Way

TR139SX

Main Road

TR139LU

The Crescent

TR139JX

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139DJ

The Gue

TR139BH

Shrubberies Hill

TR139DE

Thomas Terrace

TR209TX

Hendra Lane

TR139FP

Goon Rinsey Meadows

TR139TL

Greatwork

TR139AQ

Torleven Road

TR209AR

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139DN

The Gue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.