Newlyn — a rainbow shines in the sky over a city

Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Newlyn

A snapshot of life in Newlyn, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Newlyn is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 3,362. The average house price is £328,654 and the overall crime rate is 62.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Newlyn ranks

Population

3,362

Avg House Price

£328,654

Crime Rate

62.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

371 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Newlyn's detached homes (£485,000) command roughly 2.2× the price of a terraced (£224,316).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Newlyn prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£216,694 → £328,654).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£485,000	£473,750	10
Semi-Detached	£340,375	£315,000	8
Terraced	£224,316	£205,000	19
Flat	£335,000	£335,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Newlyn is 62.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Newlyn: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Newlyn School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Newlyn averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Newlyn homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66.2
% Rated C or Above	51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,418

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,362
Median Age	47.6
Median Household Income	£27,819
Employment Rate	53.3%
Owner Occupied	66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Newlyn?

The average house price in Newlyn is £328,654 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Newlyn?

The most affordable entry point in Newlyn is a terraced, with an average price of £224,316.

Is Newlyn a safe place to live?

Newlyn has a recorded crime rate of 62.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Newlyn?

Newlyn has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Newlyn?

Average broadband download speeds in Newlyn are around 371 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86.2% of premises.

How big is Newlyn?

Newlyn is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 3,362.

Most compared with

How does Newlyn stack up against its neighbours?

Camborne

Newlyn

House price: £255,350 · £328,654
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.2
Distance: 13.7 mi

Carbis Bay

Newlyn

House price: £402,635 · £328,654
Crime rate: 62 · 62.2
Distance: 7.4 mi

Hayle

Newlyn

House price: £316,888 · £328,654
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.2
Distance: 8.4 mi

Helston

Newlyn

House price: £367,827 · £328,654
Crime rate: 62.1 · 62.2
Distance: 12.4 mi

Newlyn

Penzance

House price: £328,654 · £378,736
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.2
Distance: 1.2 mi

Newlyn

Porthleven

House price: £328,654 · £367,786
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.2
Distance: 10.6 mi

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