Area Info for Sennen (Cornwall)

Sennen, Cornwall, UK

Sennen is a small coastal village located in Cornwall, England, situated on the southwestern tip of the Penwith Peninsula. It is renowned for its stunning beaches, rugged coastline, and rich maritime history.

Geography and Location

Sennen lies approximately 4 miles west of Land's End, the most westerly point of mainland Cornwall and England. The village is characterised by its dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and clear Atlantic waters, making it a popular destination for surfers and beachgoers.

Beaches and Natural Attractions

The main beach, Sennen Cove, is famous for its excellent surf conditions and scenic beauty. The area offers spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The coastline around Sennen is also home to various walking trails, including sections of the South West Coast Path.

History and Culture

Sennen has a rich maritime history, with evidence of ancient settlements and fishing activities dating back centuries. The village features traditional Cornish cottages and a small harbour that has historically supported fishing and maritime trade.

Local Amenities and Activities

Visitors to Sennen can enjoy a range of activities including surfing, walking, and exploring local pubs and cafes. The village also hosts a small church, Sennen Church, which dates back to the 13th century. Accommodation options include holiday cottages, bed and breakfasts, and campsites.

Transport and Accessibility

Sennen is accessible by road, with the nearest major town being Penzance. Public transport options include bus services connecting to nearby towns and villages. The area is popular among tourists seeking a peaceful retreat with natural beauty.
Education
School
Sennen School0.41 miles
Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7AW
St Levan Primary School2.06 miles
The Bottoms, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6HD
St Just Primary School2.97 miles
Bosorne Road, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JU
Cape Cornwall School2.99 miles
Cape Cornwall Road, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX
St Buryan Primary School2.99 miles
Rectory Road, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BB
Pendeen School4.87 miles
Church Road, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7SE
Newlyn School6.36 miles
Carne Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA
St Maddern's CofE School, Madron6.47 miles
Bellair Road, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SP
Heamoor Community Primary School6.50 miles
Bosvenna Way, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JZ
Alverton Primary School6.57 miles
Toltuff Crescent, Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD
Mousehole Community Primary School6.59 miles
Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6QQ
Mounts Bay Academy6.61 miles
Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT
Nancealverne School6.81 miles
Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP
Pensans Primary School6.84 miles
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance6.93 miles
Redinnick Place, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HP
Humphry Davy School7.15 miles
Coombe Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2TG
Health
Clinic
Nancealverne School6.77 miles
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8TP
Morrab Surgery7.02 miles
2 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EL
Penzance Young Person Contraception Clinic7.06 miles
Impact Centre, 2A Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QW
Cornwall Health For Homeless - Breadline Centre7.19 miles
Breadline Centre, Bread Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2EQ
Cornwall Health For Homeless - Breadline Centre7.19 miles
Bread Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2EQ
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Penzance7.25 miles
111 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LE
The Centre (Surestart)7.26 miles
Penmere Close, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3PE
St Pirans Hall Community Nurses Clinic11.88 miles
St Pirans Hall, Goldsithney, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9HF
Vasectomy St Ives12.67 miles
Stennack Surgery, The Old Stennack School, Stennack, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1RU
Edward Hain Hospital12.70 miles
Albany Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BS
St Julia's Hospice13.59 miles
Foundry Hill, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HW
Hayle Day Care Centre14.13 miles
Commercial Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DE
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Hayle14.16 miles
Small Meeting Room, Hayle Community Centre, 58 Queensway, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4NX
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Helston18.34 miles
The Interview Room, One Stop Shop, Isaac House, Tyacke Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8RR
Meneage Street Surgery18.48 miles
100 Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8RF
Helston Young Persons Contraception Clinic18.52 miles
The Bungalow, 49 Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8TL
GP
Dr CLEGG & partners3.02 miles
Cape Cornwall Surgery, St.Just-In-Penwith, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7HH
Pendeen Surgery (Drs CORMIE & Partners)4.93 miles
Boscaswell Downs, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7DN
Newlyn Surgery6.36 miles
3 New Road, Old Bridge, Newlyn, Newlyn, TR18 5PZ
Dr ARMSTRONG & partner6.53 miles
Methodist Church Hall, Raginnis Hill, Mousehole, Penzance Cornwall, TR19 6SR
Dr Wilson & partners6.77 miles
Sunnyside Surgery, Hawkins Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4LT
Alverton Practice6.94 miles
Alverton Practice, 7 Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Rosmellyn Surgery6.95 miles
Rosmellyn Surgery, Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Penalverne Surgery (Drs CORMIE & Partners)7.00 miles
Penalverne Drive, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2RE
Dr ARMSTRONG & partner7.02 miles
Morrab Surgery, 2 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EL
Marazion Surgery10.39 miles
Marazion Surgery, Gwallon Lane, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0HW
Stennack Surgery12.67 miles
The Stennack Surgery, The Old Stennack School, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1RU
Bodriggy Health Centre14.18 miles
Bodriggy Health Centre, 60 Queensway, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4PB
Connor Downs Branch Surgery16.33 miles
Turnpike Road, Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5DT
Dr DAVIES & Partners (Porthleven)16.78 miles
The Surgery, Sunset Gardens, Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13 9BT
Dr FAIRLIE & partners17.94 miles
Praze Surgery, School Road, Praze, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0LB
Meneage Street Surgery18.48 miles
100 Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8RF
Hospital
Poltair Hospital6.55 miles
Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SR
West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)6.99 miles
St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2PF
Edward Hain Community Hospital12.70 miles
Albany Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BS
St Michael's Hospital13.51 miles
Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4JA
Helston Community Hospital18.74 miles
Meneage Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8DR
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital22.11 miles
Barncoose Terrace, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ER
Falmouth Hospital27.13 miles
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JA
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)29.20 miles
Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LQ
Duchy Hospital29.27 miles
Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UP
St Mary's Hospital29.97 miles
Belmont, St. Mary`s, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall, TR21 0LE
Newquay Hospital35.39 miles
St. Thomas Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
Pharmacy
Ramsay Pharmacy2.91 miles
42 Fore Street, St Just In Penwith, Cornwall, TR19 7LJ
Newlyn Pharmacy6.34 miles
5 The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5HH
Day Lewis Pharmacy6.75 miles
16 Holly Terrace, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3EL
Day Lewis Plc6.93 miles
1-2 Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Morrab Pharmacy7.02 miles
Morrab Surgery, 2 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EL
Boots7.04 miles
3 Stewart Buildings, Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QU
Boots7.06 miles
3 Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QW
Boots7.25 miles
100-102 Market Jew Street, Penzance, TR18 2LE
Sainsburys Pharmacy8.14 miles
Eastern Green, Cornwall, Penzance, TR18 3AP
Sainsburys Pharmacy8.14 miles
Eastern Green, Penzance, TR18 3AP
Baden House Pharmacy9.94 miles
The Square, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0AP
Carbis Bay Pharmacy12.57 miles
Units 1 - 2, Trevose House, Carbis Bay, TR26 2FZ
Boots12.67 miles
The Ground Floor Premises, The Stennack School, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1RU
Boots12.86 miles
High Street, St Ives, TR26 1RS
Leddra Pharmacy12.92 miles
7 Fore Street, St Ives, TR26 1AB
Boots13.82 miles
1-2 Penpol Terrace, Foundry Square, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4BQ
Leisure
Park
TRENGWAINTON (Grade II* Listed)5.75 miles
PENWITH6.86 miles
MORRAB GARDENS (Grade II Listed)7.07 miles
PRINCESS MAY7.25 miles
ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT (Grade II Listed)9.59 miles
STEEPLE WOODLAND NATURE RESERVE12.16 miles
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN (Grade II Listed)12.89 miles
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) (Grade II Listed)13.46 miles
GODOLPHIN (Grade II* Listed)14.94 miles
UPTON TOWANS15.75 miles
GWITHIAN TOWANS16.16 miles
CONNOR DOWN16.33 miles
GWITHIAN GREEN16.61 miles
ST GOTHIAN SANDS16.65 miles
LISMORE (Grade II Listed)18.28 miles
THE SPINNEY19.30 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Penzance0.76 miles
First & Last Stores, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7AD
Londis General Stores2.96 miles
St Buryan, Penzance, TR19 6ES
St Just Stores2.97 miles
13 Market Square, Penzance Cornwall TR19 7HE
St Buryan Garage2.98 miles
Penzance Road, St Buryan, Penzance Cornwall TR19 6DZ
Co-op Penzance2.99 miles
St Just, TR19 7HE
Costcutter Pendeen4.93 miles
Boscaswell Stores, Pendeen, Cornwall, TR19 7DN
Co-op Penzance6.34 miles
Newlyn, TR18 5HN
Alverton Stores6.44 miles
7 Lansdowne Place, Penzance Cornwall TR18 4QB
Lidl Penzance6.71 miles
Western Promenade, Penzance, TR18 4HG
Co-op Penzance6.72 miles
Wherrytown, TR18 4NP
Cornish Convenience Store6.73 miles
Holly Terrace, Heamoor Penzance TR18 3EJ
Costcutter Penzance6.88 miles
1 Rock Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JJ
Causewayhead Stores7.11 miles
74 Causewayhead, Penzance Cornwall TR18 2SR
Co-op Penzance7.13 miles
Penzance, Queens Square, TR18 2JJ
Co-op Penzance7.18 miles
Penzance, TR18 2LD
Treneere Stores7.21 miles
Treneere Estate, Penzance Cornwall TR18 3PZ
Transport
Airport
Land's End St Just Airport1.66 miles
Penzance Airport8.18 miles
Isles of Scilly St Mary's Airport29.35 miles
Isles of Scilly Tresco Airport30.08 miles
Bus Stop
Sunny Corner Lane (NE)0.25 miles
Sunny Corner Lane (SW)0.26 miles
Primary School (E)0.35 miles
Primary School (W)0.35 miles
Maria's Lane (E)0.39 miles
Maria's Lane (W)0.40 miles
First and Last Post Office (NE)0.51 miles
Escalls Chapel (N)0.53 miles
Escalls Chapel (S)0.54 miles
First and Last Post Office (SW)0.55 miles
Sennen Cove (E)0.71 miles
Sennen Cove (E)0.71 miles
First and Last Inn (N)0.83 miles
First and Last Inn (S)0.83 miles
Friends Burial Ground (W)0.87 miles
Friends Burial Ground (E)0.88 miles
Ferry Port
Penzance Ferry Terminal7.45 miles
Helford Village Ferry Landing24.53 miles
Helford Passage Ferry Landing24.80 miles
Ponsharden Ferry Landing27.19 miles
St Martin's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing27.72 miles
Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing27.84 miles
Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing27.90 miles
Falmouth Custom House Quay28.02 miles
Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing28.16 miles
St Mary's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Terminal30.13 miles
Tresco Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing30.25 miles
St Mawes Ferry Landing30.28 miles
Trelisick Ferry Landing30.63 miles
Bryher Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing30.71 miles
Place Ferry Landing30.72 miles
Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing30.79 miles
Railway Station
Penzance Rail Station7.40 miles
St Erth Rail Station12.40 miles
Carbis Bay Rail Station12.74 miles
St Ives (Cornwall) Rail Station12.80 miles
Lelant Saltings Rail Station12.82 miles
Lelant Rail Station13.18 miles
Hayle Rail Station13.86 miles
Camborne Rail Station19.43 miles
Redruth Rail Station22.96 miles
Penryn Rail Station26.24 miles
Perranwell Rail Station27.13 miles
Penmere Rail Station27.19 miles
Falmouth Town Rail Station27.96 miles
Falmouth Docks Rail Station28.38 miles
Truro Rail Station30.30 miles
Newquay Rail Station35.52 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TR19 7A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment502
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
THE ARC (1), SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£375,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
TREWOLLAS, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£895,000
2024-12-12
detached
freehold
SUNSET VIEW, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£765,000
2024-10-11
detached
freehold
SUNNYCROFT
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AP		£400,000
2024-09-12
detached
freehold
ISLAND VIEW (TRESCO)
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£140,000
2024-09-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
6, THE GREENS
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AT		£225,000
2024-04-26
terraced
freehold
7, HORIZON FIELDS
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AU		£250,000
2024-04-26
semidetached
freehold
8, ELENI CLOSE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7DH		£237,000
2023-07-28
semidetached
freehold
BOMEOR HOUSE, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£830,000
2023-06-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-02-24   £1,250
28, HORIZON FIELDS
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AU		£120,000
2023-06-22
semidetached
leasehold
PINBREN, TREMBRASE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7BN		£220,000
2023-05-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2020-11-19   £97,000
SEA THE VIEW, 1, SENNEN COVE VIEW
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£735,000
2023-03-03
terraced
freehold
CLIDGA, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£1,250
2023-02-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
ROSNEITHON, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£1,125
2023-02-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
SEA EDEN, 4, SENNEN COVE VIEW
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£590,000
2023-02-27
terraced
freehold
SUNDOWNER, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£1,125
2023-02-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
WINDYRIDGE, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£865,000
2023-02-15
detached
freehold
MEADOWSIDE, ESCALLS CLIFF
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7BB		£575,000
2023-01-13
detached
freehold
THE ARC (4), SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£592,000
2022-10-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-29   £499,950
HEATHERCLIFFE, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£1,050,000
2022-08-24
detached
freehold
TREVALSA, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£630,000
2022-06-10
detached
freehold
TAL-Y-MAN, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£530,000
2022-01-24
detached
freehold
ISLAND VIEW (ST. MARTINS)
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£290,000
2022-01-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
THE BUNGALOW, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£1,550,000
2021-12-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-11   £1,050,000
THE ARC (CHYVOUNDER, 2), SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£330,000
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
10, ELENI CLOSE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7DH		£135,000
2021-04-30
semidetached
freehold
6, SENNEN COVE VIEW
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£500,000
2021-03-31
terraced
freehold
5, SENNEN COVE VIEW
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£500,000
2021-01-15
terraced
freehold
2, SENNEN COVE VIEW
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£470,000
2020-12-21
terraced
freehold
NANJIZAL, ELENI CLOSE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7DH		£147,000
2020-12-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
3, SENNEN COVE VIEW
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£415,000
2020-12-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
GWYNVER COTTAGE, ESCALLS CLIFF
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7BB		£862,000
2020-09-18
detached
freehold
5, SEA VIEW TERRACE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£185,000
2020-08-07
terraced
freehold
SUNNY BANK COTTAGE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£235,000
2020-04-15
detached
freehold
WHITESANDS LODGE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£70,000
2020-03-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
ROSELAND, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£675,000
2020-03-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
SEA SALT, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£670,000
2019-12-03
detached
freehold
NANQUIDNO, ELENI CLOSE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7DH		£150,000
2019-08-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
9, HORIZON FIELDS
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AU		£165,000
2019-07-25
semidetached
freehold
1, THE GREENS
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AT		£210,000
2019-03-18
semidetached
freehold
7, ELENI CLOSE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7DH		£102,960
2019-01-31
semidetached
freehold
CHY BYGHAN, SUNNY CORNER LANE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AX		£415,000
2018-10-31
detached
freehold
FURNACE, ESCALLS CLIFF
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7BB		£280,000
2018-10-12
semidetached
freehold
7, SEA VIEW TERRACE
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£170,000
2018-09-28
terraced
freehold
ISLAND VIEW (ST. MARYS)
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AR		£225,000
2018-06-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
28, ATLANTIC CRESCENT
SENNEN
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR19 7AS		£136,000
2018-06-12
terraced
freehold
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