Bissom, Penryn
House prices, sold prices and local information for TR10 9LH.
At a glance
3 property sales on Bissom, Penryn have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 4 Sep 2020. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £234,667.
House prices on Bissom compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bissom has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TR10 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £234,667 | 4 Sep 2020 |
Sold prices on Bissom
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Bissom TR10 9LH | 4 Sep 2020 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Bissom TR10 9LH | 2 Sep 2016 | £209,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Bissom TR10 9LH | 18 Mar 2016 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Bissom
Crime
80 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bissom in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 41 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bissom is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary Flood alert area
- Helford and Fal Rivers Flood alert area
- West Cornwall Rivers Flood alert area
- South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary Flood alert area
- Tidal Fal Estuary Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Bissom
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth School 923 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Penryn College 1,140 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Penryn Primary Academy 349 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Falmouth Primary Academy 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Mylor Bridge Community Primary School 146 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Flushing School 58 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth 187 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Francis CofE Primary School 396 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Penryn station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Penmere station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Falmouth Town station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Postbox (W-bound, Bissom Road) 1 min walk
- Postbox (opp, Bissom Road) 1 min walk
- Bohelland Road (E-bound, Bohelland Road) 5 min walk
- Bohelland Road (W-bound, Bohelland Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Penryn Surgery
Saracen Way, Penryn · 0.5 mi - Falmouth Health Centre
Trevaylor Road, Falmouth · 1.2 mi - Trescobeas Surgery
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth · 1.2 mi - Westover Surgery
Western Terrace, Falmouth · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,117 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,555 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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