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St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

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About

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn ward covers a rural expanse of mid-Cornwall, characterised by agricultural land and scattered settlements. The area centres on the historic market town of St Columb Major, with its broad main street and traditional layout. Surrounding villages like St Mawgan and St Wenn are smaller, focused around their parish churches and community hubs. The landscape is one of working farms, quiet lanes, and hedgerows typical of the Cornish countryside.

The ward includes the sheltered valley of St Mawgan, where the River Menalhyl flows. This area is home to Cornwall Airport Newquay, a significant regional transport facility. A notable annual event in St Columb Major is the ancient hurling of the silver ball, a traditional street game that mobilises the entire community. Economic activity is largely based on farming, alongside services supporting the local population and airport operations.

Area overview

On average St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn is £44,312 per year. There are 3 schools in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn is home to around 6,133 people, with a population density of about 72.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn Population
6,133
Population density
72.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.3(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.41(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.15(+25%)
Other theft
6.69(+19%)
Public order
4.24(-36%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,777
94.24%
Other White
123
2.01%
Other
45
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.72%
Irish
28
0.46%
Total population: 6,130

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,478
29.2%
Level 3 (A level)
916
18.1%
No qualifications
891
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
753
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
549
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 5,061

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,125
43.37%
Owns with a mortgage
601
23.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
428
16.5%
Other social rented
253
9.75%
Other forms of private rent
98
3.78%
Total households: 2,594

Property prices in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £9,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn 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 St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£492,500
Flats6£146,250
Semi-Detached17£240,000
Terraced21£162,000

10 years median price trend in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn.

All postcodes in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

PL305PL

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96RW

Newquay Road

TR96RY

Station Road

TR84BL

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84BT

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84LS

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84LX

Atlantic Reach

TR96HS

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96SS

Hawkens Way

TR84EH

Ball

TR84NE

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96BL

Meadow Rise

TR84EF

Council Houses

TR96JJ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96RU

South Park

TR96SU

Jenner Gardens

TR84EL

Lanherne Avenue

TR84JA

Trekenning Road

TR96BB

Bridge

TR96DR

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96GT

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96JL

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96RF

Newquay Road

TR84ED

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84EP

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96DJ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96DW

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96FE

The Hurlings

TR96GN

Jubilee Close

TR96RN

Barn Lane

TR84AG

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84DG

Tredragon Road

TR96BQ

Penkernick Way

TR96EN

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96JD

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84HZ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84EB

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96SY

Elm Drive

TR84DL

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84HD

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96BY

Bridge Hill

TR96EP

Rachels Way

TR96JG

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96SQ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84QY

Mawgan Porth Hill

TR96AJ

Fore Street

TR96BA

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96EF

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

PL305PP

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84DT

Penpont

TR84EQ

Carloggas

TR84HA

Trevenna Cross

PL305PR

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

PL305PS

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84BE

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96AQ

Victoria Street

TR84AL

Coastguard Cottages

TR84EU

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84HF

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96BH

Carloggas Way

TR84BW

Tredragon Road

TR84DF

Tredragon Road

TR84DJ

Tredragon Road

TR84JQ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96GL

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96JA

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96SX

Hurling Way

TR84UP

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84BZ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96AR

Union Hill

TR96ED

Pond Cottages

PL305PD

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96AT

Bank Street

TR96FS

Horseshoe Close

TR96JQ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96TZ

Polventon Close

TR96AS

Broad Street

TR96HX

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84EG

Carloggas

TR84HT

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84JG

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96FN

Penmellyn Gardens

TR96RZ

Springfield Place

TR84BY

Follet Close

TR96DE

Retallack 365

TR84BU

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84ES

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84HH

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84LT

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96AW

North Street

TR96RS

Trekenning Road

TR96TT

Hawkens Way

PL305PF

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

PL305PJ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96BD

Parsons Garth

TR96ST

Hawthorne Close

TR96TH

Newquay Road

TR84AH

Trevarrian Hill

TR84DN

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96DF

Victoria Street

Data Sources

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