Penpont Road Redruth, Cornwall
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (TR15), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18600052.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £277,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, 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 B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redruth, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Treskerby Playing Field, is about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 152 to 158 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leatside Health Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 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 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £167,500 | £167,500 | £167,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £174,500 | £174,500 | £174,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £79,950 | £73,950 | £87,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2025 | 8 TR15 1QJ | Semi-detached | £277,500 | |
| 16 Nov 2021 | 11 TR15 1QJ | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 9 TR15 1QJ | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2012 | 4 TR15 1QJ | Detached | £167,500 | |
| 24 Sep 2010 | 1 TR15 1QJ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 7 TR15 1QJ | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 25 Nov 2005 | 4 TR15 1QJ | Detached | £174,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2004 | 4 TR15 1QJ | Detached | £146,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2001 | 2 TR15 1QJ | Semi-detached | £87,500 | |
| 1 Aug 2001 | 8 TR15 1QJ | Semi-detached | £79,950 | |
| 2 Mar 2001 | 1 TR15 1QJ | Semi-detached | £73,950 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (43% of about 760 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
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026 to 18 September 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (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 11 addresses are between 152 m and 158 m above sea level (156 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR15 1QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR15 1QN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redruth 416,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Camborne 373,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Perranwell 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandy Lane Junction Redruth | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Camborne | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Truro Ferry Terminal | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Flowerpot Chapel Carpark | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolt Network | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 27.3 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 184 km (115 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leatside Health Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Green Lane Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Green Lane Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Camborne Redruth Community Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Devon and Cornwall Police | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Redruth - East End Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Treskerby Playing Field 6,790 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Part of the mining complex at Wheal Peevor, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Part of the mining complex at Wheal Peevor | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Roman milestone at Mynheer Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Tolgus arsenic works 80m south east of East Tolgus House | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| North Downs | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Carn Marth | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Tolgus Mount | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Church Coombe | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| House of Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Unity Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennoweth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Treleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trewirgie Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trewirgie Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redruth School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Queen TR15 1SS | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Falfish TR15 1SS | Manufacturers/packers | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Gather & Gather Ltd, Pall Europe, Redruth TR15 1SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| The Cornish Food Box Company Ltd TR15 1SS | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Falfish TR15 1SS | Importers/Exporters | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily TR15 1PL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Falfish Staff Canteen TR15 1SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Henvor Close (6); On or near Cardrew Drive (5); On or near Boscarn Road (4); On or near Treliske Road (3); On or near Knights Way (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 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 | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Trenear Close · Poldue Close · Treliske Road · Henvor Close · Polgooth Close · Polruan Road · Cardrew Drive · Knights Way · Boscarn Road · East Park · Higher Mount Ambrose Lane · Tremore Road
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.