TR20 — PENZANCE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TR20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TR20 is £414,974, broadly in line with the Cornwall average of £402,222.

Properties in TR20 cost 44.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TR20 have risen 1.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£520,205	155
Semi-detached	£330,361	78
Terraced	£243,256	85
Flat	£168,707	15
All types	£414,974	385

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TR20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TR20 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TR20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TR20 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Trythall Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Germoe Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Hilary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ludgvan School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TR20 are 147.0 Mbps, with 92% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 55% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

147.0 Mbps

Avg Download

26.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

81%

Superfast Coverage

29%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TR20 is collected by Truro Council. The Band D rate is £1,640/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TR20 — PENZANCE

Area Summary

TR20 (PENZANCE) offers above-average property prices (£414,974, 45% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (147 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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TR19

PENZANCE

£417K

▼ 27.8% YoY

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ISLES OF SCILLY

£472K

▲ 16.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TR20?

The average house price in TR20 (PENZANCE) is £414,974, based on 385 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.7% over the past year.

Is TR20 a safe area to live?

Crime in TR20 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TR20?

There are 8 schools in or near TR20. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in TR20?

Council tax in TR20 is collected by Truro Council. The Band D rate is £1,640 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TR20?

The average broadband download speed in TR20 is 147 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 81% of premises, ultrafast to 29%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TR20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TR20 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 583,289.