Higher Road Breage, Cornwall
40 addresses across 4 postcodes (TR13), about 330 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 18601317.
- Sales: 36 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £498,400 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 2, D: 5, E: 7, F: 2, G: 6).
- Flood: 7 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 C; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Erth, about 10.3 km (6.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 93 to 101 m above sea level.
- Noise: 25 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cober Valley Health, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away.
- People: About 930 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 36% 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
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £498,400 | £498,400 | £498,400 |
| 2021 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £357,000 | £357,000 | £357,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £307,500 | £290,000 | £325,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £180,000 | £170,000 | £190,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £321,000 | £267,000 | £375,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £214,250 | £153,500 | £275,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £275,000 | £125,000 | £425,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2006 | 5 | £299,950 | £135,000 | £340,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2025 | PENCAIR TR13 9PL | Detached | £498,400 | |
| 1 Apr 2021 | ROSE COTTAGE TR13 9PJ | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2019 | PENCAIR TR13 9PL | Detached | £357,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2018 | ASHLEY TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2018 | ROSLYN TR13 9PJ | Other | £280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Jan 2018 | GLYNN COTTAGE TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2016 | CHERRY MASONS FRUIT FARM TR13 9PJ | Other | £65,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jun 2016 | 1 TR13 9PJ | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2016 | 2 TR13 9PJ | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2014 | OAKLANDS TR13 9PL | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2014 | ST BREACA TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £267,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2012 | PENCAIR TR13 9PL | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2012 | 1 TR13 9PJ | Terraced | £153,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2011 | ST. HILARYS COTTAGE TR13 9PL | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 24 May 2011 | 1 TR13 9PJ | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2010 | CARDUEVILLE TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2009 | MEADOWSIDE TR13 9PJ | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2007 | BAY TREE COTTAGE TR13 9PJ | Terraced | £198,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2006 | OAKLANDS TR13 9PL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | SPRING COTTAGE TR13 9PJ | Detached | £239,950 | |
| 4 Aug 2006 | WILLAVEAN TR13 9PL | Detached | £318,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2006 | THE WHITE HOUSE TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £299,950 | |
| 16 Jan 2006 | ROSE COTTAGE TR13 9PJ | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | SUNNYSIDE TR13 9PL | Detached | £318,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2005 | PENCAIR TR13 9PL | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2005 | PENCAIR TR13 9PL | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2003 | REDLANDS TR13 9PL | Detached | £231,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2002 | GLYNN COTTAGE TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2001 | ST BREACA TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £126,500 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 2 TR13 9PJ | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2000 | ST BREACA TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £100,250 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 2 TR13 9PJ | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 27 Aug 1998 | THE WHITE HOUSE TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £99,500 | |
| 27 May 1997 | BROADWAY HOUSE TR13 9PL | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 9 May 1997 | ST. HILARYS COTTAGE TR13 9PL | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | GLYNN COTTAGE TR13 9PL | Semi-detached | £63,000 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, detached (13); House, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: before 1900 (14); 1930-1949 (4); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 2, Higher Road, Breage
- Annexe Brandywell, Higher Road, Breage
- Cardueville, Higher Road, Breage
- Glynn Cottage, Higher Road, Breage
- Meadowside, Higher Road, Breage
- Oaklands, Higher Road, Breage
- Old Meldrum, Higher Road, Breage
- Pencair, Higher Road, Breage
- Pump House, Higher Road, Breage
- Redlands, Higher Road, Breage
- Rose Cottage, Higher Road, Breage
- Roslyn, Higher Road, Breage
- St. Breaca, Higher Road, Breage
- St. Hilary, Higher Road, Breage
- St. Hilarys Cottage, Higher Road, Breage
- Star House, Higher Road, Breage
- Sunnyside, Higher Road, Breage
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 C (27% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, BREAGE (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 8.
- 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
- 6, VICARAGE ROAD, grade II
- 9, VICARAGE ROAD, grade II
- CALERNA, grade II
- ROSE COTTAGE, grade II
- SHELSEY, grade II
- ST HILARY, INCLUDING GARDEN WALLS TO FRONT, grade II
- SUNNYSIDE, INCLUDING GARDEN WALLS TO FRONT, grade II
- THE OLD BAKERY (STAR CORNER), grade II
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR13 9PL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TR13 9PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TR13 9PX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 5 / 1 | unlikely |
| TR13 9UL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 40 addresses are between 93 m and 101 m above sea level (97 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR13 9PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR13 9PL | 95% | 95% | 95% | 5% |
| TR13 9PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR13 9UL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Erth 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Hayle 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Lelant Saltings 650 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bus Shelter Breage | 30 m |
| Ferry terminal | Penzance Ferry Terminal | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Land's End Airport LEQ | 23.9 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 201 km (125 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cober Valley Health | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Angel Dental | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Helston Hospital | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Helston Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Helston Service Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,020 m² | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,250 m² | 50 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 270 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Trevena Cross, a scheduled monument, 220 m west. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trevena Cross | Scheduled monument | 220 m west |
| Church of Saint Breaca | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m east |
| Round cairn 225m NNW of Tregonning Hill House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tresowes Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Tremearne Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Legereath Zawn | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Temple Plantation | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Caca-stull Zawn | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
| The Loe | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 40 |
25 of the street's 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breage CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breage Post Office And Central Stores TR13 9PJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Breage House TR13 9PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| The Queens Arms Inn TR13 9PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Palm Tree Bistro TR13 9ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Breage C Of E School TR13 9PZ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Tony's Tavern TR13 9SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Elysian Fields Campsite Shop TR13 9SD | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Troon Row (4); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
- TR13 9PL: 21 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- TR13 9PJ: 17 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- TR13 9PX: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- TR13 9UL: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A394 · Troon Row · Shute Hill · Coaches Corner · Pellor Fields · Fowlfield Row · Bakers Row · A394 · Reppersfield Row · Bakers Row
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.