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West Penwith & St Buryan

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About

West Penwith and St Buryan form a rugged, rural area in the far west of Cornwall, known for its dramatic coastline and ancient landscapes. The region is dotted with prehistoric sites, including standing stones and burial chambers, reflecting its deep historical roots. The Atlantic coast features cliffs, coves, and sandy beaches, while inland, the terrain is marked by small fields bordered by granite hedges and scattered farmsteads.

St Buryan is a quiet village with a notable medieval church, serving as a focal point for the surrounding hamlets. The area retains a strong agricultural character, with farming and fishing playing key roles in the local economy. Roads wind through the countryside, connecting isolated settlements and offering views of the sea. The landscape is shaped by wind and weather, creating a sense of remoteness despite its proximity to popular coastal destinations.

Area overview

On average West Penwith & St Buryan has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Penwith & St Buryan is £40,200 per year. There are 6 schools in West Penwith & St Buryan: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Penwith & St Buryan Population
6,533
Population density
60.7 per km²

Demographics

British
6,151
94.17%
Other White
154
2.36%
Other
102
1.56%
Irish
38
0.58%
Other Asian
21
0.32%
Total population: 6,532

Housing

Owns outright
1,399
48.43%
Owns with a mortgage
618
21.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
478
16.55%
Other social rented
203
7.03%
Other forms of private rent
123
4.26%
Total households: 2,889

Property prices in West Penwith & St Buryan

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in West Penwith & St Buryan area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £665,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£421,250
Flats3£178,000
Semi-Detached13£315,000
Terraced18£224,000

10 years price trend in West Penwith & St Buryan

All postcodes in West Penwith & St Buryan

TR209DP

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196BT

Chyventon Close

TR196BB

Rectory Road

TR197DU

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197FA

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208HZ

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208JJ

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TR208NT

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208RP

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208SS

Aldreath Road

TR208TY

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208XG

Tregassack Road

TR208XX

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208YL

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196AQ

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196AT

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196DL

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197EH

Boscaswell Road

TR197TD

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197TU

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208DZ

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208ED

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208ER

Churchfield Close

TR208FH

Churchway

TR208LD

Newtown Lane

TR208NZ

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208PN

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208SJ

Fore Street

TR208XL

Break My Neck Lane

TR209BJ

Newtown Lane

TR196BP

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197TR

Ponds Hill

TR208UB

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208DY

Chapel Square

TR208EH

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208NN

Bodinnar Close

TR208PE

Bodinnar Lane

TR208PS

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208RH

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208ST

Aldreath Road

TR196UR

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196AB

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196BX

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197DR

Boscaswell Downs

TR197ER

Boscaswell Road

TR197SS

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208EJ

Blowing House Hill

TR208FE

Ensign Way

TR208HG

Eglos Road

TR208JX

Trescoe Road

TR208NS

Bosullow Vean

TR208RB

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208UA

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208UT

Gear Hill

TR208YA

Gear Lane

TR196AG

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196AD

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196DF

Rectory Road

TR196DU

Chyventon Close

TR196UX

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197EP

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197SP

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208AH

Long Lane

TR208SZ

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208XB

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR263DA

Trewey Hill

TR183JW

Bellair Road

TR196XG

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197EQ

Trease

TR208FJ

Polmor Road

TR208JF

Godolphin Road

TR208JT

Darlington Road

TR209TT

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR263DD

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196XW

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197DP

St John's Terrace

TR197DW

Boscaswell Downs

TR208JZ

Darlington Road

TR208NR

Bosullow Vean

TR208NW

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208PY

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208YG

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196BW

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR183RG

Jelbert Way

TR196BS

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196DX

Hosken's Meadow

TR196EF

Penzance Road

TR196EP

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197SW

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR197TW

Ponds Hill

TR208AG

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208EU

Church Hill

TR208FA

Break My Neck Lane

TR208PD

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208QE

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208TU

Stringers Hill

TR208YB

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR208YN

School Lane

TR263BZ

West Penwith & St Buryan

TR196NU

West Penwith & St Buryan

Data Sources

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