Ponsvale Ponsanooth, Cornwall
20 addresses across 3 postcodes (TR3), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18600285.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £437,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 1, D: 3).
- 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 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 23 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Penryn Surgery, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away.
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 | 2 | £437,500 | £435,000 | £440,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £382,000 | £370,000 | £394,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £271,000 | £271,000 | £271,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £322,000 | £322,000 | £322,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £139,950 | £139,950 | £139,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | 2 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 12 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2020 | 14 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | 13 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2019 | 8 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £394,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2016 | 12 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2015 | 13 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 8 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2013 | 7 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £271,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2010 | 12 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £322,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2008 | 4 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2001 | 12 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 4 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 19 Jan 1996 | 4 TR3 7RQ | Detached | £80,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 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 4 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 14 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 7RQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| TR3 7HE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TR3 7HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 23 m and 28 m above sea level (25 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR3 7HE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TR3 7HZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TR3 7RQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 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 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Redruth 416,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kemyel House Ponsanooth | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Temp Bus Station Truro | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ponsharden Ferry Landing Penryn | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 28.9 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 184 km (114 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Penryn Surgery | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Hendras@Penryn Limited | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sunny Nook | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Falmouth Hospital | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Falmouth Police Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Lanner Moor Garage Cashzone | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,490 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | Chyenhall Allotments 4.0 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gunpowder storage complex at Kennall Vale, a scheduled monument, 330 m south-west. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gunpowder storage complex at Kennall Vale | Scheduled monument | 330 m south-west |
| Ponsanooth Methodist Church, Including Forecourt Walls, Steps and Gate Piers | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m south-east |
| Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cot Wood | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Kennall Wood | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Roches Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Kennall Vale | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Tubbon Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Wheal Maid Tailings | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennall Vale School | Primary | 5–11 | 140 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponsanooth Preschool TR3 7RQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Kennall Vale School TR3 7HY | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Blooming Tea Gardens TR3 7HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sampson Gardens (4); On or near Ponsvale (4); On or near Kennall Park (1); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- TR3 7RQ: 18 addresses
- TR3 7HE: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
- TR3 7HZ: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Park Crescent · St Andrews Terrace · Forth an Cos · Sampson Gardens · Kennall Park · Vale View Terrace · Park Road · Trevonnenn Road · Victoria Place · A393 · Kennall Vale · Cot Wood
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.