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Rame Peninsula & St Germans

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About

The Rame Peninsula forms the southeastern corner of Cornwall, bordered by the River Lynher and Plymouth Sound. It is a quiet, rural area of farmland, small villages, and coastal cliffs. The main settlements include the villages of Kingsand, Cawsand, and Maker. The ward of St Germans is located to the west, centred on the historic village of St Germans itself, which sits inland along the River Tiddy. This area is characterised by wooded river valleys and agricultural land.

A notable landmark is the twin-village of Kingsand and Cawsand, with their narrow streets and former fishing cottages. The peninsula is home to Mount Edgcumbe House and its extensive country park, which stretches across the coastline. The area's coastline includes the headland of Rame Head, topped by a medieval chapel. The Tamar Valley, forming part of the border with Devon, influences the local landscape and history.

Area overview

On average Rame Peninsula & St Germans has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rame Peninsula & St Germans is £53,182 per year. There are 5 schools in Rame Peninsula & St Germans: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rame Peninsula & St Germans is home to around 7,113 people, with a population density of about 118.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rame Peninsula & St Germans Population
7,113
Population density
118.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.02(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.72(-42%)
Other theft
5.9(+5%)
Public order
5.2(-21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,726
94.57%
Other White
171
2.4%
Other
47
0.66%
Irish
38
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.46%
Total population: 7,112

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,326
38.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,074
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
843
13.82%
No qualifications
749
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
8.87%
Total 16+ residents: 6,101

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,510
46.84%
Owns with a mortgage
721
22.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
481
14.92%
Social rents from council
218
6.76%
Other forms of private rent
136
4.22%
Total households: 3,224

Property prices in Rame Peninsula & St Germans

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Rame Peninsula & St Germans area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £862,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rame Peninsula & St Germans 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 Rame Peninsula & St Germans over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£390,000
Flats3£350,000
Semi-Detached13£230,000
Terraced35£290,000

10 years median price trend in Rame Peninsula & St Germans

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rame Peninsula & St Germans.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.