Town comparison
Newlyn vs Penzance
Which is better to live in? 1.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Newlyn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Newlyn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newlyn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Newlyn
£328,654
Penzance
£378,736
Crime Rate
Newlyn
62.2
Penzance
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Newlyn
100.0%
Penzance
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Newlyn
370.8
Penzance
370.8
EPC Rating
Newlyn
66.2
Penzance
66.2
Median Income
Newlyn
£27,819
Penzance
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Penzance commands an average of £378,736, compared with £328,654 in Newlyn – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Newlyn is a terraced at £224,316, while in Penzance it is a flat at £170,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 97% pricier in Newlyn (£335,000 vs £170,154).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penzance prices grew faster — 61% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestNewlyn has a crime rate of 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Penzance at 62.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Newlyn is violent-crime, while in Penzance it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Newlyn, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Penzance. There are 1 schools in Newlyn and 7 in Penzance.
Newlyn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Penzance School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Newlyn | Penzance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 370.8 Mbps in Newlyn and 370.8 Mbps in Penzance. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Newlyn and 86.2% in Penzance. Gigabit availability stands at 70.8% in Newlyn and 70.8% in Penzance.
Newlyn is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (371 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Newlyn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while Penzance averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Newlyn and £1,418 in Penzance. 51.5% of homes in Newlyn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Penzance.
Newlyn has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Newlyn and £27,819 in Penzance. The median age is 47.6 in Newlyn and 47.6 in Penzance. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Newlyn versus 66.2% in Penzance. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Newlyn and 53.3% in Penzance.
| Indicator | Newlyn | Penzance |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,362 | 14,957 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.6% |
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