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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. 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 165.0 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

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Porthleven, Breage & Germoe 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 Porthleven, Breage & Germoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£467,500
Semi-Detached21£365,000
Terraced27£272,500

10 years median price trend in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe.

Data Sources

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