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TR20 8UP

Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor

Cornwall

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Overview

Postcode TR20 8UP is located in an urban city, within the Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Penzance North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penzance North is £39,788 per year. The nearest station is Penzance, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Princess May recreation ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Penzance North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Penzance North has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Penzance North is £39,788 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from TR20 8UP.

Flood risk

No risk

Penzance North near TR20 8UP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Penzance located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TR20 8UP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Penzance

N/A

Walking directions to Penzance

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TR20 8UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPrincess May recreation groundSmallWalking directions to Princess May recreation ground

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
617.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.9(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.18(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.7(-55%)
Other crime
2.87(+74%)
Public order
2.39(-63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
97.6%
Other White
3
0.9%
Indian
1
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Irish
1
0.3%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
26.83%
Level 3 (A level)
65
22.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.03%
No qualifications
39
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
58.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
20.39%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.45%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.63%
Other social rented
2
1.32%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £424K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£382,500£347
Semi-Detached9£310,000£347
Terraced23£220,000£316
Flats3£178,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£117,500£232,500£168,000
2017£314,950£79,000£214,950£167,250
2018£298,000£101,750£244,700£192,500
2019£380,000£111,500£249,500£174,000
2020£357,500£115,000£235,000£186,000
2021£351,875£149,950£252,000£205,000
2022£462,500£171,000£255,000£230,000
2023£422,500£152,475£300,250£225,625
2024£433,750£133,000£303,200£221,850
2025£365,000£116,500£291,500£220,000
2026£380,000£190,000£275,000£276,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£237£240£214
2017£281£182£242£215
2018£275£159£280£228
2019£274£223£249£228
2020£299£214£278£256
2021£367£265£290£287
2022£383£319£313£322
2023£420£251£399£296
2024£439£229£370£281
2025£353£176£348£302
2026£319£294£272£294
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR20 8UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR20 8UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Boskenwyn Lodge, Penzance, TR20 8UPDetachedFreehold£313,500
28 Feb 2025Trannack Vean, Penzance, TR20 8UPDetachedFreehold£433,500
28 Nov 202552, Polmeere Road, Penzance, TR18 3PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
08 Sept 20255, Lower Peverell Road, Penzance, TR18 3PUTerracedFreehold£232,500
24 Mar 202574, Polmeere Road, Penzance, TR18 3PQTerracedFreehold£55,000

Schools

In the TR20 8UP postcode area, located within Penzance North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TR20 8UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePenwith Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Special Measures

0.4 miSecondaryHumphry Davy SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic School, PenzanceAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR20 8UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TR20 8UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCostcutterRock Terrace, Cornwall, TR18 3JJWalking directions to Costcutter

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 TR20 8UP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Juliet Anna Line

Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor - 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
ParishPenzanceE04011505
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Penzance NorthE02003948
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 067AE01018976
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TR20 8UP

Is TR20 8UP (Penzance North) safe?

The area around TR20 8UP records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TR20 8UP?

The median sale price around TR20 8UP in Penzance North is £300,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TR20 8UP?

There are 8 schools close to TR20 8UP, including Penwith Alternative Provision Academy (Special Measures), Humphry Davy School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TR20 8UP?

The closest station to TR20 8UP is Penzance, about 1,249 m away.

How deprived is the area around TR20 8UP?

TR20 8UP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,563 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TR20 8UP (Penzance North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Ives covering TR20 8UP is Andrew George (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Juliet Anna Line (Liberal Democrats).

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.