B3294 Coverack, Cornwall
65 addresses across 3 postcodes (TR12), about 280 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 18603005.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 8, F: 4, G: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Falmouth Town, about 14.1 km (8.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 44 of its 65 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Keverne Health Centre, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (4). Built: before 1900 (12); 1900-1929 (3); Pre-1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (25% of about 1,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, COVERACK. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 11.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BANK HOUSE, grade II
- CARNDU AND TREVARROW, grade II
- CORNER COTTAGE, grade II
- HARBOUR WALLS, PIER, QUAY AND SLIPS, grade II
- LITTLE SHIP, grade II
- MINSTEL COTTAGE, grade II
- OLD POST OFFICE, grade II
- ROSE COTTAGE, grade II
- SMUGGLERS COTTAGE, grade II
- THE LOFT, grade II
- WINIFRED COTTAGE, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 18 August 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 65 addresses are between 4 m and 29 m above sea level (11 m on average); the ground rises about 25 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR12 6SX | 70% | 70% | 70% | 30% |
| TR12 6SZ | 67% | 67% | 67% | 33% |
| TR12 6TA | 94% | 94% | 94% | 6% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Falmouth Town 278,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
| Penmere 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Falmouth Docks 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.5 km (9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park Coverack | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Helford Village Ferry Landing Helford Passage | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Land's End Airport LEQ | 42.1 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 197 km (122 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St Keverne Health Centre | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Helston Hospital | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) |
| Police station | Helston Police Station | 15.4 km (9.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,480 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,010 m² | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,130 m² | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Promontory fort at Chynalls Point, a scheduled monument, 780 m (0.5 miles) south. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Promontory fort at Chynalls Point | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Hut circle with associated field system 300yds (270m) NW of Polcoverack | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Two round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Perprean Cove | Tidal water | 220 m south |
| Coverack Cove | Tidal water | 260 m north |
| Chynhalls Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Lowland Point | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Trenoweth Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 65 |
44 of the street's 65 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverack Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Cafe TR12 6SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Lifeboat House TR12 6SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| The Paris Hotel TR12 6SX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Coverack Primary School TR12 6SA | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Brendas Beach Cafe TR12 6TD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| The Bay Hotel TR12 6TF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chymbloth Way (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 19% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 39% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TR12 6SX: 52 addresses of 53 in the postcode
- TR12 6SZ: 10 addresses of 33 in the postcode
- TR12 6TA: 3 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Cove · Chymbloth Way · School Hill · B3294 · Gatewynyack
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.