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St Columb Minor & Porth

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About

St Columb Minor & Porth is a coastal area in north Cornwall, located near Newquay. The village of St Columb Minor sits inland, with a mix of residential streets and local amenities, while Porth is a small seaside settlement known for its beach and relaxed atmosphere. The area retains a traditional Cornish character, with stone cottages and narrow lanes leading toward the coast.

Porth Beach is a sheltered sandy bay, popular with families and surfers. The nearby River Gannel flows into the sea here, creating a tidal estuary. The area offers coastal walks, including routes to Newquay or Watergate Bay. St Columb Minor has a parish church and a few pubs, reflecting its historic roots as a farming community before becoming linked to the nearby tourist hub of Newquay.

Area overview

On average St Columb Minor & Porth has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Columb Minor & Porth is £44,100 per year. There are 3 schools in St Columb Minor & Porth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Columb Minor & Porth Population
9,735
Population density
339 per km²

Demographics

British
9,041
92.91%
Other White
334
3.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
50
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
47
0.48%
Total population: 9,731

Housing

Owns outright
1,382
33.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,348
32.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
633
15.45%
Other social rented
366
8.93%
Other forms of private rent
165
4.03%
Total households: 4,098

Property prices in St Columb Minor & Porth

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in St Columb Minor & Porth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,160,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£456,000
Flats30£191,290
Semi-Detached53£320,000
Terraced57£260,000

10 years price trend in St Columb Minor & Porth

All postcodes in St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84RL

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84SW

Quintrell Road

TR84UU

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR73ED

Alwyn Close

TR73BU

Godolphin Way

TR73DE

Praze Road

TR73FE

Wilson Close

TR73HF

Place Parc

TR73HQ

Alldritt Close

TR84FD

Garth Mengleudh

TR84GE

Bownder Treveli

TR84HR

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84JR

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84LF

Trethiggey Crescent

TR84NG

East Road

TR84NZ

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84TL

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84ZG

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84UH

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR73BB

Arundel Way

TR73GH

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR73GL

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR73JX

Greenbank Crescent

TR84FE

Bownder Oghen

TR84TG

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84GZ

Bonder Kresennik An Shoppa

TR84QD

Treloggan Road

TR84RS

Bownder Kolom

TR84SJ

Quintrell Road

TR84SS

Quintrell Road

TR84RN

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR73EE

Stanharver Close

TR73ND

Alexandra Road

TR73AD

Lusty Glaze Road

TR73AE

Arundel Way

TR73FB

Button Drive

TR73HA

Church Lane

TR84GH

Gwarak Agravayn

TR84HL

Garth Besydhyans

TR84JU

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84JW

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84LN

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84QZ

Bownder Vewin

TR73DN

Henver Road

TR73FG

Porth Beach Road

TR73HE

Church Street

TR73HX

Priory Road

TR73JA

Bradley Road

TR73LN

Porth Beach Road

TR73LT

Bolowthas Way

TR73NA

Alexandra Road

TR73NP

Beach Walk

TR84AA

Trevarrian Hill

TR84RG

Bownder Kosti Woles

TR84ST

Quintrell Road

TR84UQ

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84WG

Gear Drive

TR73DF

Bonython Road

TR73FQ

Watergate Road

TR73HD

Priory Road

TR73HS

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR73JP

Christian Way

TR73LG

Duchy Avenue

TR84GJ

Plen Tennyson

TR84LH

Bridle Way

TR84TJ

St Columb Minor & Porth

TR84PD

Bridle Way

TR84QN

Willow Close

TR84RB

St Columb Minor & Porth

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.