Polgarth, Newlyn, Penzance
House prices, sold prices and local information for TR18 5QX.
At a glance
2 property sales on Polgarth, Newlyn, Penzance have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 18 Mar 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £234,250.
House prices on Polgarth compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Polgarth 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 | £234,250 | 18 Mar 2022 |
Sold prices on Polgarth
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Polgarth TR18 5QX | 18 Mar 2022 | £267,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Polgarth TR18 5QX | 20 Mar 2017 | £201,000 | 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 Polgarth
Crime
44 crimes were reported within about a mile of Polgarth 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 | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Polgarth is in or near 6 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 Polgarth
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlyn School 152 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.4 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 | 0.9 mi |
| Heamoor Community Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Nancealverne School 138 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Pensans Community Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| Mounts Bay Academy 922 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Humphry Davy School 740 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 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 · 29 min walk
- St Erth station 6.6 mi · 2 hr 12 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Newlyn Coombe (NW-bound, The Coombe) 1 min walk
- Newlyn Coombe (SE-bound) 1 min walk
- Newlyn Cross Roads (SE-bound) 4 min walk
- Newlyn Cross Roads (NW-bound, B3315) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Morrab Surgery
2 Morrab Road, Penzance · 1.0 mi - Atlantic Medical Group
St Clare Medical Centre, St Clare Street, Penzance · 1.1 mi - Sunnyside Surgery
Cemetery Lodge, St. Clare Street, Penzance · 1.1 mi - Rosmellyn Surgery
St Clare Medical Centre, St. Clare Street, Penzance · 1.1 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+) | 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.
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