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About

Torpoint ward encompasses the town of Torpoint on Cornwall's Rame Peninsula, directly facing Plymouth across the Hamoaze estuary. The area is defined by its connection to the water and the constant movement of the vehicle ferries that provide a vital transport link to Devon. The landscape includes modest residential streets, local shops, and industrial areas related to the nearby naval base, creating a functional, maritime-oriented community.

The ward extends to include the nearby village of Antony and stretches of rural land. A key local feature is the presence of the 18th-century Antony House, a National Trust property with formal gardens. The area's character is shaped by this mix of quiet village life, historic estates, and the operational rhythm of the ferry service, which structures daily life for many residents.

Area overview

On average Torpoint has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Torpoint is £48,061 per year. There are 3 schools in Torpoint: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Torpoint is home to around 6,465 people, with a population density of about 2,735.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Torpoint Population
6,465
Population density
2,735.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.35(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.73(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.42(-50%)
Other theft
4.33(-23%)
Public order
3.09(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,205
96.01%
Other White
118
1.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.42%
Irish
18
0.28%
Total population: 6,463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,352
24.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,075
19.73%
No qualifications
922
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
859
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
640
11.75%
Total 16+ residents: 5,449

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,151
38.26%
Owns with a mortgage
837
27.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
501
16.66%
Social rents from council
325
10.8%
Other social rented
110
3.66%
Total households: 3,008

Property prices in Torpoint

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £260K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Torpoint area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,424 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Torpoint over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£330,000£348
Semi-Detached27£240,000£286
Terraced34£191,000£216
Flats9£150,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Torpoint

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torpoint.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,500£115,000£160,000£142,000
2017£217,000£95,000£179,750£150,000
2018£245,000£116,000£185,500£155,000
2019£240,000£115,000£180,000£152,500
2020£237,500£111,500£195,000£171,500
2021£290,000£91,500£210,000£180,000
2022£330,000£115,500£235,000£205,000
2023£275,000£110,000£237,500£205,000
2024£260,000£108,250£237,500£210,000
2025£330,000£132,500£237,500£192,000
2026£330,000£160,000£250,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torpoint.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torpoint.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£198£165
2017£247£160£205£180
2018£246£173£223£183
2019£235£187£227£175
2020£244£174£214£172
2021£334£184£255£177
2022£376£189£274£215
2023£318£205£305£208
2024£316£187£295£212
2025£316£220£289£211
2026£372£232£273£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torpoint.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Torpoint in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district.

Band A£1,727
Band B£2,015
Band C£2,303
Band D£2,591
Band E£3,167
Band F£3,742
Band G£4,318
Band H£5,182

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Torpoint ward.

Local councillors

Rob Parsonage

Torpoint - Elected 1 May 2025

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