Town comparison
Newlyn vs Porthleven
Which is better to live in? 10.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Newlyn is about 11% cheaper on average. Newlyn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newlyn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Newlyn
£328,654
Porthleven
£367,786
Crime Rate
Newlyn
62.2
Porthleven
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Newlyn
100.0%
Porthleven
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Newlyn
370.8
Porthleven
295.6
EPC Rating
Newlyn
66.2
Porthleven
66.2
Median Income
Newlyn
£27,819
Porthleven
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Newlyn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £328,654 versus £367,786 in Porthleven. The most affordable entry point in Newlyn is a terraced at £224,316, while in Porthleven it is a terraced at £276,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Porthleven (£276,150 vs £224,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newlyn prices grew faster — 52% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Newlyn (62.2 per 1,000) compared to Porthleven (62.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Newlyn is violent-crime, while in Porthleven 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 WestSchool quality favours Newlyn: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Porthleven.
Newlyn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Porthleven School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Newlyn | Porthleven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Newlyn enjoy 370.8 Mbps on average, while Porthleven lags behind at 295.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Newlyn and 86.1% in Porthleven. Gigabit availability stands at 70.8% in Newlyn and 53% in Porthleven.
Newlyn is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (371 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Newlyn is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Porthleven's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Newlyn and £1,418 in Porthleven. 51.5% of homes in Newlyn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Porthleven.
Newlyn has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Newlyn has a population of 3,362 while Porthleven has 3,118. Median household income is £27,819 in Newlyn and £27,819 in Porthleven. The median age is 47.6 in Newlyn and 47.6 in Porthleven. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Newlyn and 53.3% in Porthleven.
| Indicator | Newlyn | Porthleven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,362 | 3,118 |
| 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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