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Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

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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.

All postcodes in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139RT

Tregonning Close

TR139QD

Trewithick Road

TR139DT

Chapel Terrace

TR209AW

Kenneggy Downs

TR139JF

Rosewarne

TR139DR

Prospect Place

TR209AU

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139RL

Forth Vean

TR139LZ

Tolponds Road

TR130AY

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR209RE

Pengersick Estate

TR139TU

Hendra Lane

TR139UL

Pellor Fields

TR139DB

Torwell

TR139FA

Beacon Road

TR139FN

Trevonnen Close

TR139TT

Hendra Lane

TR130AX

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139JT

Claremont Terrace

TR209TL

Pentreath Lane

TR209TP

Castle Drive

TR276BN

Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

TR139TB

Tresowes Hill

TR139SF

Rinsey Lane

TR139AZ

St Peters Way

TR139PZ

Trewithick Road

TR139LL

Penponds Road

TR139SY

Tresowes

TR209RU

Trescowe Common Hill

TR209AT

Kenneggy Downs

TR139TE

Follet Close

TR139PA

St Breaca Close

TR209AQ

Newtown

TR209BB

Prussia Cove

TR139NL

Carnmeal

TR209SW

Trenant Mews

TR139SS

Hendra Close

TR209SP

Two Chimneys Cara Park

TR209RF

Pengersick Lane

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.