Mill Yard Ponsanooth, Cornwall
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (TR3), about 40 m long. USRN 18603171.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £322,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2, E: 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 A; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 13% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Perranwell, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Penryn Surgery, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £322,000 | £322,000 | £322,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £400,000 | £350,000 | £450,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £145,500 | £145,500 | £145,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £86,950 | £86,950 | £86,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | CORNER COTTAGE TR3 7EF | Semi-detached | £322,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2023 | MILL VALE TR3 7EF | Semi-detached | £395,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2021 | MILL VALE TR3 7EF | Other | £2,700 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Sep 2021 | LADNER LODGE TR3 7EF | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | WATERMILL HOUSE TR3 7EF | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2016 | LADNER LODGE TR3 7EF | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2012 | CORNER COTTAGE TR3 7EF | Semi-detached | £145,500 | |
| 24 Feb 2010 | WATERMILL HOUSE TR3 7EF | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2006 | MILL VALE TR3 7EF | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2004 | MILL VALE TR3 7EF | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2000 | LADNER LODGE TR3 7EF | Detached | £86,950 | |
| 19 Mar 1999 | WATERMILL HOUSE TR3 7EF | Detached | £82,000 | |
| 14 Feb 1997 | LADNER LODGE TR3 7EF | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 19 Jul 1996 | WATERMILL HOUSE TR3 7EF | Detached | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1); Flat (1). Built: before 1900 (3); 1983-1990 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); 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 A (28% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 11 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR3 7EF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TR3 7EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 25 m and 30 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR3 7EA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TR3 7EF | 100% | 13% | 13% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Perranwell 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Penryn (Cornwall) 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Penmere 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road Ponsanooth | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Temp Bus Station Truro | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ponsharden Ferry Landing Penryn | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 29 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 184 km (114 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Penryn Surgery | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Hendras@Penryn Limited | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sunny Nook | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Falmouth Hospital | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Falmouth Police Station | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,490 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | Chyenhall Allotments 4.0 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ponsanooth Methodist Church, Including Forecourt Walls, Steps and Gate Piers, a listed building (Grade II*), 130 m south-west. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ponsanooth Methodist Church, Including Forecourt Walls, Steps and Gate Piers | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-west |
| Gunpowder storage complex at Kennall Vale | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cot Wood | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Kennall Wood | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Roches Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Kennall Vale | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Tubbon Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| College Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 10 |
8 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennall Vale School | Primary | 5–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponsanooth Hall TR3 7EE | Other catering premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2016 |
| Kennall Vale School TR3 7HY | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Ponsanooth Preschool TR3 7RQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Blooming Tea Gardens TR3 7HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Malthouse Close (2); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1); On or near St Michael'S Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
St Michaels Road · Malthouse Close · Victoria Place · Lower Terrace · Trevonnenn Road · Rye Hill · Rough Lane · Commons Lane · Rye Hill · St Andrews Terrace · Commercial Hill · Higher Terrace
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.