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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

TR96EG

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96JF

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96RX

West Street

TR84BJ

Sandy Court

TR84BX

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96DT

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96HU

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96RD

Carloggas Grove

TR96SW

Newquay Road

TR84HJ

Carloggas Close

TR96AP

Union Square

TR96BP

Hillcrest Close

TR96TY

Tippett Meadow

TR84AQ

Trevarrian Court

TR84JD

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96DG

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96SF

St Columb Industrial Estate

TR96SZ

Beech Drive

TR96TU

Browning Close

TR96BU

Barn Lane

TR96FJ

Chapel Mews

PL305PE

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

PL305PQ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84BN

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96HT

Elm Terrace

PL305PG

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84DQ

Tredragon Road

TR84EZ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84RQ

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96DU

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84BD

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96DB

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96DY

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96ET

Clearwater

TR84EA

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96SA

Highfield Avenue

TR96SE

Wreford Close

TR96EW

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96RP

West Park

TR84HP

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96AL

Fore Street

TR96RR

Trekenning Road

PL305NT

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

PL305PH

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84HB

Trevenna Cross

TR96ES

Briar Mews

TR84BP

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84DE

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR84DY

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

TR96AE

Victoria Street

TR96BG

Gordon Place

TR96BZ

Old Rectory Mews

TR96DX

Reterth Cottages

TR96GG

St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn

Data Sources

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