Forbes Close, Newlyn, Penzance
House prices, sold prices and local information for TR18 5EU.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Forbes Close, Newlyn, Penzance have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 28 Oct 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £191,000.
House prices on Forbes Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forbes Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TR18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £191,000 | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Detached | 1 | £255,000 | 26 Oct 2020 |
Sold prices on Forbes Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Forbes Close TR18 5EU | 28 Oct 2022 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Forbes Close TR18 5EU | 12 May 2021 | £187,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Forbes Close TR18 5EU | 26 Oct 2020 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Forbes Close TR18 5EU | 8 Feb 2019 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Forbes Close TR18 5EU | 14 Dec 2018 | £187,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Forbes Close TR18 5EU | 16 Aug 2018 | £170,000 | Terraced | 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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Schools near Forbes Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlyn School 152 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Alverton Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Mousehole School 94 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance 141 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Nancealverne School 138 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Pensans Community Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| Heamoor Community Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Humphry Davy School 740 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.9 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Penzance station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- St Erth station 7.0 mi · 2 hr 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Gwavas Cross Roads (NE-bound) 3 min walk
- Gwavas Cross Roads (SW-bound) 3 min walk
- Gwavas Estate (NW-bound, Chywoone Avenue) 3 min walk
- Gwavas Estate (SE-bound, Chywoone Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Morrab Surgery
2 Morrab Road, Penzance · 1.4 mi - Atlantic Medical Group
St Clare Medical Centre, St Clare Street, Penzance · 1.7 mi - Sunnyside Surgery
Cemetery Lodge, St. Clare Street, Penzance · 1.7 mi - Rosmellyn Surgery
St Clare Medical Centre, St. Clare Street, Penzance · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Newlyn · 0.5 mi
- Asda Express Asda Penzance Express Petrol · 1.0 mi
- Lidl Lidl Penzance · 1.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Queens Square - Penzance · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Newlyn Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Morrab Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
- Allied Pharmacy Penzance · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- The Bay Dental Practice · 1.4 mi
- Penzance Dental · 1.7 mi
- Penzance Dental · 1.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 785 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,708 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 98% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cornwall with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Forbes Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52% | 45.4% |
| No religion | 40.6% | 46.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.6% | 5.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.8% | 30.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.6% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 45.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44% | 42.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.9% | 30.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.7% | 15% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 12.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cornwall.
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- Marshall's 1.4 mi
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