Highfields, Newlyn, Penzance
House prices, sold prices and local information for TR18 5BH.
At a glance
3 property sales on Highfields, Newlyn, Penzance have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 22 Nov 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £382,000.
House prices on Highfields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Highfields has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TR18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £382,000 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £465,000 | 16 May 2022 |
Sold prices on Highfields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Highfields TR18 5BH | 22 Nov 2024 | £299,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Fern Villa, 2, Highfields TR18 5BH | 16 May 2022 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Highfields TR18 5BH | 18 Oct 2021 | £465,000 | 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 Highfields
Crime
46 crimes were reported within about a mile of Highfields in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Highfields is in or near 7 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Cornwall Coast from Lands End to Lizard Point Flood alert area
- West Cornwall Rivers Flood alert area
- North Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth Flood alert area
- North Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth Flood alert area
- South Cornwall coast at Mounts Bay, seafront properties 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 Highfields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlyn School 152 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Alverton Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance 141 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Nancealverne School 138 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Pensans Community Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Heamoor Community Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Humphry Davy School 740 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance 139 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | 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
- Penzance station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- St Erth station 6.5 mi · 2 hr 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Newlyn Bridge (S-bound, Chywoone Hill) 2 min walk
- Newlyn Bridge (NW-bound, The Coombe) 2 min walk
- Newlyn Bridge (SE-bound, The Strand) 2 min walk
- Newlyn Bridge (NE-bound, New Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Morrab Surgery
2 Morrab Road, Penzance · 1.0 mi - Atlantic Medical Group
St Clare Medical Centre, St Clare Street, Penzance · 1.2 mi - Sunnyside Surgery
Cemetery Lodge, St. Clare Street, Penzance · 1.2 mi - Rosmellyn Surgery
St Clare Medical Centre, St. Clare Street, Penzance · 1.2 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
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+) | 71% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 71% | 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.
Nearby streets in TR18
- New Town Lane£238k
- Caldwells Road£256k
- Chapel Street£173k
- Alexandra Road£309k
- Belgravia Street£274k
- East Terrace£145k
- Morrab Road£318k
- Adelaide Street£245k
- Rosevean Road£181k
- St James Street£229k
- Chyandour Cliff£300k
- Tremaine Close£158k