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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 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
86
Deprivation level
7/10
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
52.67(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.41(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(+41%)
Other theft
7.17(+27%)
Public order
4.89(-25%)
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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £3,884,895.

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
Detached37£435,000
Flats6£146,250
Semi-Detached23£240,000
Terraced21£180,000

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

TR96AS

Broad Street

TR84EX

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84EH

Ball

PL305PD

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84UP

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84DB

Tredragon Road

TR96AE

Victoria Street

TR96DD

Tolcarne Villas

TR84ED

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84HA

Trevenna Cross

TR96TZ

Polventon Close

TR84JB

Trekenning Road

TR96AD

Retreat Court

TR84AQ

Trevarrian Court

TR96BD

Parsons Garth

TR84EY

Lanvean

TR84BT

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96SA

Highfield Avenue

TR96RW

Newquay Road

TR96DY

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96DP

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96GT

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96BB

Bridge

TR96EA

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84BY

Follet Close

TR96AF

Halveor Lane

PL305PR

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84EW

Lanherne Avenue

TR96BY

Bridge Hill

TR96JB

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84LU

Parka Road

TR96BA

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96GN

Jubilee Close

TR84AJ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96AQ

Victoria Street

TR96SH

Bosworgey Close

TR84LT

Rosewastis Farm Cottages

TR84BH

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84EL

Lanherne Avenue

TR84BL

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84HD

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96BJ

Trethewey Close

TR96BQ

Penkernick Way

TR84BW

Tredragon Road

TR84DA

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84EU

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96TU

Browning Close

TR84HJ

Carloggas Close

TR96RH

Fore Street

TR96HZ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84HB

Trevenna Cross

TR96AH

Glebe Close

TR96TD

Praze An Cronor

TR96DB

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

Data Sources

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