Boundary Close Newlyn, Cornwall
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (TR18,TR20), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29902289.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £200,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- 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 A; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Foster-Bolitho Gardens, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 103 to 116 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Morrab Surgery, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £181,000 | £181,000 | £181,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £174,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2019 | 2 TR18 5LL | Other | £242,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Mar 2018 | 2 TR18 5LL | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 2 May 2017 | 3 TR18 5LL | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 9 May 2007 | 2 TR18 5LL | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 4 TR18 5LL | Semi-detached | £181,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2003 | 2 TR18 5LL | Semi-detached | £174,950 | |
| 22 Oct 2003 | 3 TR18 5LL | Semi-detached | £161,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2003 | 4 TR18 5LL | Semi-detached | £161,000 | New build. |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 3 TR18 5LL | Semi-detached | £80,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (32% of about 1,770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, MADRON CHURCHTOWN. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- W Harvey & Sons The Coombe Newlyn Penzance Cornwall TR18 5HF: up to 14 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 6 addresses are between 103 m and 116 m above sea level (105 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR18 5LL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TR20 8LY | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penzance 685,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| St Erth 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Lelant Saltings 650 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gwavas Cross Roads Newlyn | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Penzance | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Penzance Ferry Terminal | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Wherrytown Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Land's End Airport LEQ | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 213 km (132 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Morrab Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newlyn Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Bay Dental Practice | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bolitho Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Devon and Cornwall Police Enquiry Office | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Newlyn, Newlyn | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Foster-Bolitho Gardens 2.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,770 m² | 120 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 550 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anchor Studio, a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) north. 53 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Studio | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Newlyn old harbour pier, harbour walls to south and three slipways | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Trinity Methodist Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Round 280m WNW of Higher Faugan Hotel | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Wayside cross in Newlyn churchyard, south of the church | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Churchyard cross-head in wall of Paul churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Morrab Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Price's Folly | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Gwavas Lake | Bay | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Sheffield Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Mousehole | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Lescudjack Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Lamorna Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
6 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlyn School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mousehole School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Alverton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chywoone Place (10); On or near Boundary Close (7); On or near Treveneth Place (7); On or near Forbes Close (5); On or near Forbes Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 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
Nearby streets
Treveneth Crescent · Treveneth Place · Forbes Road · Faugan Road · Chywoone Place · Trewavas Road · Gurnick Road · Forbes Close · Boskernick Close · Chywoone Avenue · Faugan Lane · Chyvellas Close
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.