Cliff Road Newlyn, Cornwall
127 addresses across 12 postcodes (TR18), about 720 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 29900879.
- Energy: 59 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 18, E: 21, F: 9, G: 4).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 17% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Foster-Bolitho Gardens, is about 1 km (0.6 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 0 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 55 of its 127 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Morrab Surgery, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 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
59 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (18); House, end-terrace (10); Flat (10). Built: before 1900 (36); 1900-1929 (7); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (35); rented (private) (14); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (28 addresses)
- 1, Primrose Terrace, Newlyn
- 2 Weighbridge, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 2, Primrose Terrace, Newlyn
- 5 Harbour Lights, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 6, Primrose Terrace, Newlyn
- 7, Primrose Terrace, Newlyn
- 16, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 20, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 36a, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 46 Fore Street, Newlyn
- 48, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 54, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 64, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 74, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 90, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 126, Fore Street, Newlyn
- 128, Fore Street, Newlyn
- An Benolva Annexe, Fore Street, Newlyn
- Cliff Castle, Fore Street, Newlyn
- Flat Dolphin Court, Fore Street, Newlyn
- Gwavas Bungalow, Fore Street, Newlyn
- Gwavas Villa, Fore Street, Newlyn
- Gwenol Pras, Fore Street, Newlyn
- Harbour Pride, 37a Fore Street, Newlyn
- St. Andrews Studio, Fore Street, Newlyn
- Tonkins Cottage, Fore Street, Newlyn
- Top Flat, 6, Fore Street, Newlyn
- Top Floor Flat, 37 Fore Street, Newlyn
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 B (34% of about 1,740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, NEWLYN (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 23.
- 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
- Newlyn old harbour pier, harbour walls to south and three slipways, grade II*
- 1, CHURCH STREET, grade II
- 1, TREWARVENETH STREET, grade II
- 16-18, CHURCH STREET, grade II
- 2, BOASE STREET, grade II
- 2, NORTH CORNER, grade II
- 29 St Peter's Hill, grade II
- 35, FORE STREET, grade II
- 39 Fore Street, grade II
- 54 AND 54A, FORE STREET, grade II
- 6-8, TREWARVENETH STREET, grade II
- 64 AND 68, FORE STREET, grade II
- ART GALLERY, grade II
- CLIFFSIDE THE COPPER SAMOVER, grade II
- HIGH MOUNTAINS, grade II
- MANOR HOUSE, grade II
- Memorial to Louisa AM McGrigor, grade II
- MYRTLE COTTAGE, grade II
- Newlyn tidal observatory and part of the south pier, grade II
- PORT COTTAGE, grade II
- QUAY COTTAGE, grade II
- THE RED LION INN, grade II
- VINE COTTAGES, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 October 2026: CORNWALL COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, verge (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 14 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR18 5JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| TR18 5JR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TR18 5JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TR18 5JP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TR18 5JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TR18 5LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TR18 5JS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TR18 5LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| TR18 5JW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TR18 5LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TR18 5JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| TR18 5LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 127 addresses are between 0 m and 51 m above sea level (12 m on average); the ground rises about 51 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR18 5JN | 90% | 90% | 90% | 10% |
| TR18 5JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR18 5JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR18 5JS | 71% | 71% | 71% | 29% |
| TR18 5JT | 17% | 17% | 17% | 83% |
| TR18 5JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR18 5JW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR18 5JY | 88% | 88% | 88% | 12% |
| TR18 5LD | 83% | 83% | 83% | 17% |
| TR18 5LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR18 5LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR18 5LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penzance 685,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| St Erth 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Lelant Saltings 650 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lay By Newlyn | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Penzance | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Penzance Ferry Terminal | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Wherrytown Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Land's End Airport LEQ | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 212 km (132 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Morrab Surgery | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newlyn Pharmacy | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Bay Dental Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bolitho Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Devon and Cornwall Police Enquiry Office | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Newlyn, Newlyn | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Foster-Bolitho Gardens 2.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,770 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,300 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Newlyn old harbour pier, harbour walls to south and three slipways, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newlyn old harbour pier, harbour walls to south and three slipways | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Anchor Studio | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Trinity Methodist Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Wayside cross in Newlyn churchyard, south of the church | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Churchyard cross-head in wall of Paul churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Medieval wayside cross at Paul | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Morrab Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gwavas Lake | Bay | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Price's Folly | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Sheffield Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| The Mousehole | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Lescudjack Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Lamorna Valley | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 72 | 127 |
55 of the street's 127 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 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Alverton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fishermans Arms Newlyn TR18 5JR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Sauce Haus TR18 5EP | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2023 |
| The Red Lion TR18 5JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Weighbridge (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 29% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 4 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CORNWALL COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 8 October 2026 to 9 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TR18 5JT: 31 addresses of 33 in the postcode
- TR18 5JR: 27 addresses of 33 in the postcode
- TR18 5JN: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- TR18 5JP: 12 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- TR18 5JU: 10 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- TR18 5LF: 9 addresses
- TR18 5JS: 7 addresses
- TR18 5LD: 7 addresses
- TR18 5JW: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- TR18 5LG: 4 addresses
- TR18 5JY: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- TR18 5LQ: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Carn Gwavas Terrace · Fore Street · The Bowjey Hill · Lower Green Street · Higher Green Street · Meadow Villas · Bowjey Hill · Green Rocks · Higher Green Street · Bowjey Terrace · Higher Gwavas Road · The Bowjey Hill
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.