Postcode PL17 7HS is located in a rural village, within the Lynher ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the St Germans & St Mellion area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Germans & St Mellion is £54,603 per year. The nearest station is Menheniot located about 4.6 miles away.
St Germans & St Mellion has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,769 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
St Germans & St Mellion has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Germans & St Mellion is £54,603 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL17 7HS.
St Germans & St Mellion near PL17 7HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Menheniot located about 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Lynher area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £400,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lynher
In the PL17 7HS postcode area, located within St Germans & St Mellion, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL17 7HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Gale
Lynher - Elected 1 May 2025
Anna Gelderd
South East Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.