Area Info for Penryn (Cornwall)

Penryn (Cornwall, UK)

Penryn is a historic town located in Cornwall, South West England. It is situated on the Penryn River, close to the city of Falmouth, and is known for its rich maritime history and charming harbour. The town has a population of approximately 8,000 residents and is part of the Cornwall unitary authority area.

History and Heritage

Penryn has a long history dating back to medieval times, with its origins linked to the development of the port and trade. The town was granted its market rights in the 13th century, which contributed to its growth as a centre for commerce. Notable historical landmarks include the Penryn Campus, which is now part of the University of Exeter, and the historic town centre with its cobbled streets and traditional buildings.

Education

The town is home to the Penryn Campus, a joint venture between the University of Exeter and Falmouth University. This campus offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, particularly in arts, humanities, and sciences. The presence of the university contributes significantly to the local economy and cultural life.

Economy and Industry

Historically, Penryn's economy was driven by maritime activities, including shipping, fishing, and trade. Today, the economy benefits from education, tourism, and small-scale manufacturing. The town's proximity to Falmouth also enhances its commercial and cultural connections.

Culture and Community

Penryn hosts various community events and festivals throughout the year, celebrating its maritime heritage and local arts. The town has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries, craft shops, and cultural venues. Its community is active and engaged, with local societies and groups contributing to the town's lively atmosphere.

Transport

Penryn is well-connected by road and rail. The town has a railway station providing services to Falmouth, Truro, and beyond. It is also accessible via the A39 road, which links it to other parts of Cornwall and the UK. The harbour area offers scenic views and is used for leisure activities.

Natural Environment

The surrounding area features beautiful coastal scenery, with beaches, cliffs, and nature reserves nearby. The South West Coast Path passes through the region, offering opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation. The local environment is protected and valued by the community.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Penryn College0.00 miles
Kernick Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8PZ
Penryn Primary Academy0.15 miles
Treverbyn Rise, Penryn, TR10 8RA
Mabe Community Primary School0.61 miles
Cunningham Park, Mabe, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9HB
Falmouth School1.13 miles
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LH
St Francis CofE Primary School1.54 miles
Longfield, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4SU
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth1.61 miles
Mongleath Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PW
Falmouth Primary Academy1.74 miles
Tregothan Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2DR
Mylor Community Primary School2.09 miles
Comfort Road, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5SE
Flushing School2.10 miles
Coventry Road, Flushing, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5TX
Marlborough School2.18 miles
Ferndale Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4HU
King Charles Primary School2.29 miles
Western Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4EP
Kennall Vale School2.53 miles
Park Crescent, Ponsanooth, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7HY
Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School2.91 miles
School Hill, Perranwell Station, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7LA
Stithians Community Primary School3.18 miles
Church Road, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7DH
Devoran School3.30 miles
Devoran Lane, Devoran, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6PA
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School3.71 miles
Shute Hill, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5HQ
Health
Clinic
Falmouth Contraception Clinic1.50 miles
Outpatients, Falmouth Health Centre, Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JY
The Health Centre1.53 miles
Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2LH
Falmouth Health Centre1.53 miles
Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2LH
Msk Falmouth1.53 miles
The Health Centre, Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2LH
Falmouth Hospital1.55 miles
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JA
Kimberley Clinic1.99 miles
21 Kimberley Park Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2DA
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Falmouth2.26 miles
28A Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3AT
Stithians Surgery2.98 miles
Crellow Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7BA
Central Resource Centre6.57 miles
Chy-Govenek, Threemilestone Industrial Esta, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9LD
Telehealth6.57 miles
Oceans House, Threemilestone Industrial Estate, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9LD
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Redruth6.73 miles
73-74 Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2BL
Redruth Health Clinic6.92 miles
Forth Noweth, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Manor Surgery6.92 miles
Forth Noweth, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Redruth Contraception Clinic6.92 miles
Redruth Health Clinic, Forth Noweth, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Redruth Health Clinic6.92 miles
Fort Noweth Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Truro Health Park6.94 miles
Infirmary Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2JA
GP
Dr PAXTON & partners PENRYN0.57 miles
The Penryn Surgery, Saracen Way, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HX
The Falmouth Health Centre Practice1.53 miles
Falmouth Health Centre, Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2LH
Trescobeas Surgery1.60 miles
Trescobeas Surgery, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2UN
Mylor Surgery2.11 miles
The Surgery, Lemon Hill, Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, TR11 5ND
WESTOVER SURGERY2.22 miles
Western Terrace, Western Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4QJ
WOODLANE SURGERY2.36 miles
Trelawney Road, Trelawney Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3GP
Dr Paxton & Partners- Stithians 2.98 miles
The Surgery, Crellow Lane, Stithians, Cornwall, TR3 7BA
Devoran Surgery 3.14 miles
Devoran Surgery, Quay Road, Devoran, Cornwall, TR3 6PW
Dr Paxton & Partners - Mawnan Smith 3.48 miles
The Square, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5EP
Carnon Downs Surgery - Dr Maling & Partners4.03 miles
Bissoe Road, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6JD
Dr Dorrell & Partners4.29 miles
The Constantine Surgery, Constantine, TR11 5AP
St Mawes Surgery4.60 miles
Hillhead, Hillhead, St Mawes, Truro, TR2 5AL
Dr Davies & Partners4.79 miles
The Surgery, Lanner Moor, Lanner Moor Estate, Lanner, Redruth, TR16 6HT
BRANCH SURGERY ST DAY5.83 miles
17 Scorrier Street, St Day, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5LH
Portscatho Surgery6.13 miles
The Surgery, Gerrans Hill, Portscatho, Truro,Cornwall, TR2 5EE
Chacewater Health Centre6.37 miles
Chacewater Health Centre, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8QS
Hospital
Falmouth Hospital1.55 miles
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JA
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)6.93 miles
Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LQ
Duchy Hospital7.03 miles
Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UP
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital7.11 miles
Barncoose Terrace, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ER
Helston Community Hospital8.39 miles
Meneage Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8DR
St Michael's Hospital13.66 miles
Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4JA
Edward Hain Community Hospital16.29 miles
Albany Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BS
Newquay Hospital16.95 miles
St. Thomas Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
St Austell Community Hospital18.76 miles
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AD
West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)19.15 miles
St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2PF
Poltair Hospital19.83 miles
Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SR
Fowey Hospital24.17 miles
Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1EE
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre26.53 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Liskeard Community Hospital35.71 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Pharmacy
Hendras@penryn Ltd0.54 miles
56 Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8BH
Hendras@penryn Ltd0.57 miles
The Penryn Surgery, Saracen Way, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HX
Day Lewis Pharmacy1.53 miles
Falmouth Health Centre, Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2LH
Boots1.60 miles
Trescobeas Surgery, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2UN
Day Lewis Plc2.08 miles
115 Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3PU
Boots2.17 miles
47-49 Market Street, Falmouth, TR11 3AB
Superdrug Pharmacy2.26 miles
Superdrug Store, 55 Market Street, Falmouth, TR11 3AT
St Mawes Pharmacy4.54 miles
12 Kings Road, St Mawes, Cornwall, TR2 5DH
Victoria Pharmacy6.52 miles
2 Pengelly Way, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DP
Superdrug Pharmacy6.70 miles
72 Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AF
Boots6.73 miles
84 Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2BL
Green Lane Pharmacy6.77 miles
12 Green Lane, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1JT
Bastions Chemist6.82 miles
16 Chapel Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2DB
Sainsbury's Pharmacy6.86 miles
Sainsburys Supermarket, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3XL
Boots6.92 miles
Manor Health Centre, Off Chapel Street, Forth Noweth, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Boots6.94 miles
Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2JA
Leisure
Park
GLASNEY VALLEY0.35 miles
ENYS (Grade II Listed)1.57 miles
PENJERRICK (Grade II Listed)2.28 miles
SWANPOOL2.34 miles
FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)2.37 miles
CARCLEW (Grade II Listed)2.59 miles
GLENDURGAN (Grade II Listed)4.14 miles
TREBAH (Grade II Listed)4.37 miles
TRELISSICK (Grade II* Listed)4.94 miles
SOUTH WEST COAST PATH5.57 miles
TREGOTHNAN (Grade II* Listed)6.71 miles
TRELOWARREN (Grade II Listed)6.89 miles
THE ROSELAND7.37 miles
CORNWALL AND WEST DEVON MINING LANDSCAPE7.90 miles
LISMORE (Grade II Listed)8.41 miles
MANINGHAM WOOD8.65 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tremough Stores0.30 miles
26 Greenwood Road, Penryn Falmouth Cornwall TR10 8RF
ASDA Falmouth0.45 miles
Jennings Road, Penryn, TR10 9LY
Costcutter Penryn0.53 miles
Penryn Convenience Store, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8BH
Londis Falmouth Garages Ltd0.59 miles
9-13 Church Road, Penryn, TR10 8DA
Mabe Stores & PO0.76 miles
2 Antron Hill, Mabe Burnthouse, Penryn Cornwall TR10 9HG
Lidl Penryn1.10 miles
Falmouth Road, Falmouth, TR10 8AB
Sainsbury's Falmouth1.24 miles
Ponsharden, Falmouth, TR11 2RZ
Trescobeas Stores1.50 miles
2 Trevaylor Road, Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2JY
Londis Penwerris Post Office & Store1.81 miles
Polwhaveral Terrace, Falmouth, TR11 2LR
Boslowick Garage1.87 miles
Boslowick Road, Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4EY
Longdowns Service Station1.88 miles
Longdowns, Penryn, Falmouth Cornwall TR10 9DL
Iceland Falmouth2.08 miles
3 Berkeley Vale, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3PL
Tesco Falmouth (Metro)2.12 miles
Killigrew St, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3PQ
SPAR Market Strand2.13 miles
Dash Convenience Stores Ltd, 13 Market Strand, Cornwall, TR11 3DB
Costcutter Falmouth2.16 miles
37 Lemon Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5NA
SPAR Albany Road2.18 miles
Spar, Albany Road, Cornwall, TR11 3RW
Transport
Airport
Penzance Airport18.00 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport19.96 miles
Land's End St Just Airport24.82 miles
Bus Stop
College (SE)0.04 miles
Woodland Avenue (NE)0.10 miles
Woodland Avenue (SW)0.11 miles
College (E)0.12 miles
Polwithen Road (N)0.12 miles
College (SE)0.13 miles
Poltair Road (NE)0.15 miles
Kernick Road (SW)0.16 miles
Poltair Road (SW)0.16 miles
Green Lane Junction (N)0.17 miles
Treverbyn Rise (W)0.17 miles
Kernick Road (NE)0.17 miles
Green Lane Junction (S)0.18 miles
Junior and Infant School (W)0.18 miles
Junior and Infant School (E)0.19 miles
Kernick Industrial Estate (N)0.21 miles
Ferry Port
Ponsharden Ferry Landing1.28 miles
Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing2.05 miles
Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing2.18 miles
Falmouth Custom House Quay2.49 miles
Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing2.66 miles
St Mawes Ferry Landing4.56 miles
Helford Passage Ferry Landing4.69 miles
Helford Village Ferry Landing5.04 miles
Place Ferry Landing5.10 miles
Trelisick Ferry Landing5.18 miles
Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing5.30 miles
Tolverne Ferry Landing5.67 miles
Mevagissey Ferry Landing16.36 miles
Penzance Ferry Terminal18.60 miles
Polruan Ferry Landing24.05 miles
Fowey Ferry Landing24.07 miles
Railway Station
Penryn Rail Station0.32 miles
Penmere Rail Station1.87 miles
Falmouth Town Rail Station2.62 miles
Falmouth Docks Rail Station2.90 miles
Perranwell Rail Station3.41 miles
Redruth Rail Station6.66 miles
Truro Rail Station7.05 miles
Camborne Rail Station8.55 miles
Hayle Rail Station13.49 miles
Lelant Rail Station14.22 miles
Lelant Saltings Rail Station14.39 miles
St Erth Rail Station14.52 miles
Carbis Bay Rail Station15.49 miles
St Ives (Cornwall) Rail Station16.26 miles
Quintrell Downs Rail Station16.81 miles
Newquay Rail Station17.22 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TR10 8P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment368
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
116, LONGFIELD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4SR		£240,000
2025-09-24
semidetached
freehold
63, WEST STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8ES		£240,000
2025-09-19
terraced
freehold
45, WEST STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8ES		£185,000
2025-09-19
terraced
freehold
30, LONGFIELD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4SJ		£299,950
2025-09-01
terraced
freehold
163, LONGFIELD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4SR		£265,000
2025-08-29
terraced
freehold
13, TUKE CLOSE

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 2HL		£250,000
2025-08-22
terraced
freehold
119, LONGFIELD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4SL		£270,000
2025-08-22
semidetached
freehold
14, BISHOPS WAY

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4FQ		£270,000
2025-08-19
terraced
freehold
225, LONGFIELD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4SR		£264,000
2025-08-19
terraced
freehold
16, ST GLUVIAS STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8BL		£315,000
2025-08-18
terraced
freehold
BRIG COTTAGE, COLLEGE OPE

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8JS		£340,000
2025-08-15
detached
freehold
WYNDHAM HOUSE (38), COLLEGE HILL

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8FE		£170,000
2025-08-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
6, CHURCHTOWN VIEW

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 5PT		£285,000
2025-08-01
terraced
freehold
MANOR COURT (FLAT 1), SARACEN PLACE

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8LW		£170,000
2025-07-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
31, VICARAGE CLOSE
BUDOCK WATER
FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 5DB		£540,000
2025-07-30
detached
freehold
98, THE TERRACE

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8EN		£250,500
2025-07-24
terraced
freehold
51, SARACEN WAY

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8PS		£155,000
2025-07-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, BISHOPS WAY

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4FQ		£387,500
2025-07-04
terraced
freehold
21, HILLHEAD RISE

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 5GZ		£280,000
2025-07-04
terraced
freehold
7, CHURCHTOWN VIEW

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 5PT		£280,000
2025-07-03
terraced
freehold
25, BISHOPS WAY

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4FQ		£260,000
2025-07-01
terraced
freehold
29, BISHOPS WAY

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4FQ		£330,000
2025-06-27
terraced
freehold
3, CARN ROCK

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8LQ		£280,000
2025-06-25
terraced
freehold
14, TRECARNE

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 2HQ		£254,000
2025-06-20
terraced
freehold
2, OAKLAND WALK

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4FN		£287,500
2025-06-18
terraced
freehold
11, HELSTON ROAD

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8ND		£109,800
2025-06-16
terraced
freehold
37, BICKLAND VIEW

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 5LP		£260,000
2025-06-11
terraced
freehold
31, WEST STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8ES		£170,000
2025-02-27
terraced
freehold
84, MONGLEATH ROAD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4PW		£250,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
18, BROAD STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8JH		£260,000
2025-02-03
semidetached
freehold
24, COLLEGE GREEN

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8FL		£385,000
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
CORNWALL APPLIANCE SERVICES, COLLEGE HILL

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8LX		£200,000
2024-11-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
INTREPID WORKS (UNIT 2), TREGONIGGIE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4SN		£200,000
2024-11-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
UNIT 3, CHOUGH CLOSE

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4RT		£150,000
2024-11-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
23, AZENOR AVENUE

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4FS		£240,000
2025-06-20
flatmaisonette
freehold
7, HIGHER MARKET STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8ED		£302,000
2025-06-16
flatmaisonette
freehold
58, ST THOMAS STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8JP		£155,000
2025-06-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
72, MONGLEATH ROAD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4PW		£570,000
2025-06-11
detached
freehold
32, SARACEN WAY

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8PS		£235,000
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
76, CONWAY ROAD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4LJ		£330,000
2025-06-06
detached
freehold
WYNDHAM HOUSE (22), COLLEGE HILL

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8FE		£169,000
2025-06-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
115, CONWAY ROAD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4LJ		£300,000
2025-06-02
semidetached
freehold
18, KELLEY ROAD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4JR		£445,000
2025-05-29
detached
freehold
32, ST GLUVIAS STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8BJ		£225,000
2025-05-09
terraced
freehold
235, LONGFIELD

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4SR		£264,150
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
57, ST THOMAS STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8JW		£200,000
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
DEAN HOUSE, 14 (3), BROAD STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8JH		£182,000
2025-04-11
flatmaisonette
leasehold
27B, HIGHER MARKET STREET

PENRYN
CORNWALL
TR10 8EF		£180,000
2025-04-09
terraced
freehold
10, OAKLAND WALK

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 4FN		£230,000
2025-03-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
5, BICKLAND VIEW

FALMOUTH
CORNWALL
TR11 5LP		£280,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
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