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TR12 6SX

The Cove

Mullion & St Keverne

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Detailed insights for TR12 6SX

Overview

Postcode TR12 6SX is located in a rural village, within the Mullion & St Keverne ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the The Lizard area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Lizard is £45,658 per year. The nearest station is Falmouth Town, about 8.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

The Lizard has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,963 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

The Lizard has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in The Lizard is £45,658 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR12 6SX.

Flood risk

High

The Lizard near TR12 6SX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Falmouth Town located about 8.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
168
Population density
68 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.46(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.27(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-11%)
Other crime
2.41(+46%)
Public order
2.41(-63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
96.41%
Other White
3
1.8%
Other
2
1.2%
Other Asian
1
0.6%
Total population: 167

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
38.16%
Level 3 (A level)
29
19.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
16.45%
No qualifications
16
10.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
57.5%
Owns with a mortgage
12
15%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
13.75%
Other forms of private rent
5
6.25%
Other social rented
4
5%
Total households: 80

Property prices in Mullion & St Keverne

Median price£338,750
Price per sq ft£322
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£256K – £483K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £338,750 (about £322 per square foot) in Mullion & St Keverne area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,825 up to £1,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mullion & St Keverne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£463,000£382
Semi-Detached24£257,500£289
Terraced10£252,500£318
Flats1£185,000£537

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mullion & St Keverne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mullion & St Keverne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£225,000£209,000£211,225
2017£290,000£225,000£198,750£169,500
2018£325,000£175,000£224,000£200,750
2019£360,000£171,000£229,000£181,250
2020£375,000£158,000£213,750£185,000
2021£437,500£157,500£267,500£250,000
2022£520,000£127,500£355,000£240,000
2023£450,000£332,500£271,000£242,500
2024£510,000£248,000£200,000£285,000
2025£445,000£275,000£250,000£295,000
2026£617,500£185,000£270,000£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mullion & St Keverne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mullion & St Keverne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257£266£246£210
2017£257£260£232£220
2018£272£285£240£203
2019£288£279£263£247
2020£307£299£260£273
2021£331£385£287£288
2022£390£282£363£288
2023£337£685£299£300
2024£431£425£262£303
2025£376£284£291
2026£322£537£299£384
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mullion & St Keverne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mullion & St Keverne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR12 6SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR12 6SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 2025Ye Old Carpenters Shop, The Cove, Helston, TR12 6SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
20 Aug 2025Winifred Cottage, Chymbloth Way, Helston, TR12 6TATerracedFreehold£340,000
30 May 2025Hjem, Chymbloth Way, Helston, TR12 6TADetachedFreehold£345,000
26 Jun 2025Smugglers Rest, Sunny Corner, Helston, TR12 6SYOtherFreehold£445,000
26 Jun 2025Smugglers Rest, Sunny Corner, Helston, TR12 6SYTerracedFreehold£445,000

Schools

In the TR12 6SX postcode area, located within The Lizard, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TR12 6SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCoverack Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR12 6SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TR12 6SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCoverack Village StoresThe Cove, Helston, TR12 6SXWalking directions to Coverack Village Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TR12 6SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rory Gow

Mullion & St Keverne - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Andrew George

St Ives - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencySt IvesE14001511
ParishSt. KeverneE04011561
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)The LizardE02003930
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 073EE01018920
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TR12 6SX

Is TR12 6SX (The Lizard) safe?

The area around TR12 6SX records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TR12 6SX?

The median sale price around TR12 6SX in The Lizard is £338,750 (about £322 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TR12 6SX?

There is 1 school close to TR12 6SX, including Coverack Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TR12 6SX?

TR12 6SX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,963 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TR12 6SX (The Lizard) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Ives covering TR12 6SX is Andrew George (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rory Gow (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.