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St Columb Major & St Mawgan

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About

The area surrounding St Columb Major and St Mawgan encompasses a mix of inland agricultural land and a river valley leading to the coast. St Columb Major is a market town with a historic church and a large central square, serving as a local hub for the surrounding rural parishes. The landscape here is characterised by rolling fields and scattered farmsteads.

To the north, the parish of St Mawgan in Pydar lies within the Vale of Lanherne, following the course of the River Menalhyl. The village itself is centred around a medieval church and a historic convent. The river flows northwest to the coastal inlet of Mawgan Porth, where the valley meets the Atlantic, creating a distinct landscape separate from the town's inland setting.

Area overview

On average St Columb Major & St Mawgan has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% 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 is £44,478 per year. There are 4 schools in St Columb Major & St Mawgan: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Columb Major & St Mawgan is home to around 10,828 people, with a population density of about 106.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Columb Major & St Mawgan Population
10,828
Population density
106.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.4(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.46(-57%)
Other theft
6.37(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.1(-6%)
Shoplifting
5.63(-15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,262
94.78%
Other White
208
1.92%
Other
92
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
0.53%
Irish
45
0.42%
Total population: 10,827

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,341
26.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,662
18.86%
No qualifications
1,612
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,366
15.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,018
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 8,810

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,832
40.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,164
26.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
805
18%
Other social rented
349
7.8%
Other forms of private rent
158
3.53%
Total households: 4,473

Property prices in St Columb Major & St Mawgan

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in St Columb Major & St Mawgan 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced38£212,500
Detached55£395,000
Flats8£117,000
Semi-Detached47£240,000

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

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

Data Sources

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