Porthleven — river surrounded by houses during daytime

Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Porthleven

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

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At a glance

Porthleven is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 3,118. The average house price is £367,786 and the overall crime rate is 62.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Porthleven ranks

Population

3,118

Avg House Price

£367,786

Crime Rate

62.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Avg Download Speed

296 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Porthleven's detached homes (£463,422) command roughly 1.7× the price of a terraced (£276,150).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Porthleven prices have risen 35% over the last 9 years (£271,583 → £367,786).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£463,422	£447,500	18
Semi-Detached	£394,635	£365,000	13
Terraced	£276,150	£271,250	20
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

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

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Porthleven School	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Porthleven averages 296 Mbps — 196% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Porthleven 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	3,118
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 Porthleven?

The average house price in Porthleven is £367,786 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Porthleven is a terraced, with an average price of £276,150.

Is Porthleven a safe place to live?

Porthleven 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 Porthleven?

Porthleven has 1 school in total, with 0% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Porthleven?

Average broadband download speeds in Porthleven are around 296 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86.1% of premises.

How big is Porthleven?

Porthleven is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 3,118.

Most compared with

How does Porthleven stack up against its neighbours?

Camborne

Porthleven

House price: £255,350 · £367,786
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.2
Distance: 9.0 mi

Carbis Bay

Porthleven

House price: £402,635 · £367,786
Crime rate: 62 · 62.2
Distance: 10.2 mi

Falmouth

Porthleven

House price: £423,211 · £367,786
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.2
Distance: 11.3 mi

Hayle

Porthleven

House price: £316,888 · £367,786
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.2
Distance: 8.3 mi

Helston

Porthleven

House price: £367,827 · £367,786
Crime rate: 62.1 · 62.2
Distance: 2.2 mi

Illogan

Porthleven

House price: £322,209 · £367,786
Crime rate: 62.5 · 62.2
Distance: 11.1 mi

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