Area Info for Towednack (Cornwall)

Overview of Towednack

Towednack is a small village located in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is situated near the coast, offering picturesque views and a tranquil rural environment. The village is part of the civil parish of St. Ives and is known for its traditional Cornish charm and scenic surroundings.

Location and Geography

Towednack is positioned close to the town of St. Ives, approximately 2 miles to the west. The area features a mix of farmland, coastal cliffs, and small residential properties. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean provides access to beaches and coastal walks, making it a popular spot for visitors seeking natural beauty and outdoor activities.

History and Heritage

While specific historical records about Towednack are limited, the region of Cornwall is rich in history, with many ancient sites and traditional industries such as fishing, mining, and agriculture. The village's architecture and layout reflect typical Cornish rural settlements, with stone cottages and farm buildings.

Local Amenities and Attractions

Towednack itself is primarily residential and rural, with limited commercial amenities. Nearby attractions include the beaches of St. Ives, the Tate St. Ives art gallery, and the Cornwall Coast Path, which offers scenic walking routes along the coastline. The area is also known for its artistic community and galleries.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible via local roads connecting to St. Ives and other parts of Cornwall. Public transport options include bus services that connect to larger towns and cities. The nearest railway station is in St. Erth, providing further connectivity to the wider region.

Community and Lifestyle

Towednack offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with a close-knit community. It is ideal for those seeking a quiet environment away from urban centres, yet still within reach of cultural and recreational amenities in St. Ives and the surrounding area.
Education
School
Nancledra School0.81 miles
Nancledra, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB
St Ives School2.25 miles
Higher Tregenna, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB
St Ives Junior School2.35 miles
The Burrows, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1DN
St Ives Infant School2.39 miles
Trenwith Burrows, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1DH
St Uny CofE School2.49 miles
Polmenor Drive, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2SQ
Trythall Community Primary School2.90 miles
New Mill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8XR
Ludgvan School2.92 miles
Lower Quarter, Ludgvan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8EX
Gulval School3.36 miles
Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3BJ
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy3.90 miles
Penbrea Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2AT
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance3.90 miles
Peverell Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2AT
St Maddern's CofE School, Madron3.92 miles
Bellair Road, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SP
Humphry Davy School3.97 miles
Coombe Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2TG
Mounts Bay Academy4.00 miles
Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT
St Erth Community Primary School4.05 miles
School Lane, St Erth, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6HN
Pensans Primary School4.06 miles
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH
Nancealverne School4.10 miles
Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP
Health
Clinic
Edward Hain Hospital2.58 miles
Albany Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BS
Vasectomy St Ives2.59 miles
Stennack Surgery, The Old Stennack School, Stennack, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1RU
The Centre (Surestart)3.88 miles
Penmere Close, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3PE
Nancealverne School4.09 miles
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8TP
St Julia's Hospice4.24 miles
Foundry Hill, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Penzance4.28 miles
111 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LE
Cornwall Health For Homeless - Breadline Centre4.29 miles
Breadline Centre, Bread Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2EQ
Cornwall Health For Homeless - Breadline Centre4.29 miles
Bread Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2EQ
Penzance Young Person Contraception Clinic4.39 miles
Impact Centre, 2A Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QW
Morrab Surgery4.48 miles
2 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EL
Hayle Day Care Centre4.57 miles
Commercial Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DE
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Hayle4.69 miles
Small Meeting Room, Hayle Community Centre, 58 Queensway, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4NX
St Pirans Hall Community Nurses Clinic5.45 miles
St Pirans Hall, Goldsithney, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9HF
Cornwall Health For Homeless - New Connection9.91 miles
11 Basset Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SE
Coastline Housing - Homeless Service9.91 miles
11 Basset Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SE
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Camborne10.03 miles
4 Trelowarren Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8AA
GP
Stennack Surgery2.59 miles
The Stennack Surgery, The Old Stennack School, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1RU
Penalverne Surgery (Drs CORMIE & Partners)4.35 miles
Penalverne Drive, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2RE
Rosmellyn Surgery4.41 miles
Rosmellyn Surgery, Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Alverton Practice4.42 miles
Alverton Practice, 7 Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Marazion Surgery4.44 miles
Marazion Surgery, Gwallon Lane, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0HW
Dr ARMSTRONG & partner4.48 miles
Morrab Surgery, 2 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EL
Dr Wilson & partners4.58 miles
Sunnyside Surgery, Hawkins Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4LT
Bodriggy Health Centre4.72 miles
Bodriggy Health Centre, 60 Queensway, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4PB
Newlyn Surgery5.23 miles
3 New Road, Old Bridge, Newlyn, Newlyn, TR18 5PZ
Connor Downs Branch Surgery6.69 miles
Turnpike Road, Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5DT
Pendeen Surgery (Drs CORMIE & Partners)6.80 miles
Boscaswell Downs, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7DN
Dr ARMSTRONG & partner6.99 miles
Methodist Church Hall, Raginnis Hill, Mousehole, Penzance Cornwall, TR19 6SR
Dr CLEGG & partners8.10 miles
Cape Cornwall Surgery, St.Just-In-Penwith, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7HH
Dr FAIRLIE & partners9.31 miles
Praze Surgery, School Road, Praze, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0LB
Dr KEECH & partners9.79 miles
Rectory Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DL
Trevithick Surgery9.90 miles
Basset Road, Basset Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8TT
Hospital
Edward Hain Community Hospital2.58 miles
Albany Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BS
Poltair Hospital3.95 miles
Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SR
West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)4.18 miles
St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2PF
St Michael's Hospital4.19 miles
Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4JA
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital12.60 miles
Barncoose Terrace, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ER
Helston Community Hospital12.81 miles
Meneage Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8DR
Falmouth Hospital19.23 miles
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JA
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)19.69 miles
Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LQ
Duchy Hospital19.75 miles
Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UP
Newquay Hospital25.28 miles
St. Thomas Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
St Austell Community Hospital34.48 miles
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AD
Pharmacy
Boots2.59 miles
The Ground Floor Premises, The Stennack School, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1RU
Carbis Bay Pharmacy2.63 miles
Units 1 - 2, Trevose House, Carbis Bay, TR26 2FZ
Boots2.76 miles
High Street, St Ives, TR26 1RS
Leddra Pharmacy2.83 miles
7 Fore Street, St Ives, TR26 1AB
Sainsburys Pharmacy3.60 miles
Eastern Green, Cornwall, Penzance, TR18 3AP
Sainsburys Pharmacy3.60 miles
Eastern Green, Penzance, TR18 3AP
Day Lewis Pharmacy3.92 miles
16 Holly Terrace, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3EL
Boots4.28 miles
100-102 Market Jew Street, Penzance, TR18 2LE
Boots4.33 miles
1-2 Penpol Terrace, Foundry Square, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4BQ
Boots4.39 miles
3 Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QW
Boots4.40 miles
3 Stewart Buildings, Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QU
Day Lewis Plc4.42 miles
1-2 Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Baden House Pharmacy4.43 miles
The Square, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0AP
Morrab Pharmacy4.48 miles
Morrab Surgery, 2 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EL
Bodriggy Pharmacy4.72 miles
Bodriggy Surgery, 60 Queensway, Bodriggy, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4PB
Boots4.88 miles
44-46 Fore Street, Copperhouse, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DY
Leisure
Park
STEEPLE WOODLAND NATURE RESERVE2.05 miles
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN (Grade II Listed)2.81 miles
PENWITH3.45 miles
PRINCESS MAY3.92 miles
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) (Grade II Listed)4.13 miles
MORRAB GARDENS (Grade II Listed)4.52 miles
TRENGWAINTON (Grade II* Listed)4.56 miles
ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT (Grade II Listed)4.76 miles
UPTON TOWANS5.89 miles
GWITHIAN TOWANS6.16 miles
ST GOTHIAN SANDS6.63 miles
GWITHIAN GREEN6.65 miles
CONNOR DOWN6.72 miles
GODOLPHIN (Grade II* Listed)7.58 miles
RED RIVER VALLEY9.72 miles
THE SPINNEY9.82 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter St Ives2.06 miles
13-15 Corva Road, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2HZ
Co-op St Ives2.32 miles
The Stennack, St Ives, TR26 1DB
Tesco St Ives (Superstore)2.36 miles
St Ives Rd, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2PN
Costcutter St Ives2.61 miles
St Ives Road, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2SX
Co-op Penzance2.68 miles
St Ives, TR26 2ND
Co-op St Ives2.74 miles
Tregenna Place, St Ives, TR26 1SD
SPAR Crowlas2.97 miles
Main Road, Crowlas, Cornwall, TR20 8DP
Sainsbury's Penzance3.63 miles
Eastern Green, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3AP
Tesco Penzance (Superstore)3.65 miles
Branwell Ln, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3DU
Morrisons Penzance3.66 miles
Eastern Way, Long Rock, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3RF
Treneere Stores3.75 miles
Treneere Estate, Penzance Cornwall TR18 3PZ
Costcutter Penzance3.84 miles
1 Rock Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JJ
Cornish Convenience Store3.94 miles
Holly Terrace, Heamoor Penzance TR18 3EJ
Costcutter Penzance4.16 miles
46 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2HY
Iceland Penzance4.21 miles
Wharfside Shopping Centre, Wharf Road, Penzance, TR18 2GB
SPAR Haven Riviere Sands4.22 miles
Haven Riviere Sands, Riviere Towans, Cornwall, TR27 5AF
Transport
Airport
Penzance Airport3.57 miles
Land's End St Just Airport8.53 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport29.21 miles
Bus Stop
Nancledra School (NW)0.32 miles
Nancledra School (SE)0.32 miles
Treveglos (E)0.45 miles
Coldharbour Cottage (SE)0.46 miles
Penderleath Camping Site (SW)0.59 miles
Amalebra Turn (NE)0.64 miles
Amalebra Turn (SW)0.65 miles
Engine Inn (N)0.73 miles
Engine Inn (S)0.74 miles
Telephone Box (N)0.79 miles
Telephone Box (S)0.81 miles
Penderleath Common (SW)1.03 miles
Borea (S)1.03 miles
Borea (N)1.03 miles
Penderleath Common (NE)1.04 miles
Penhalwyn Trekking Centre (N)1.23 miles
Ferry Port
Penzance Ferry Terminal4.39 miles
Helford Village Ferry Landing18.02 miles
Helford Passage Ferry Landing18.16 miles
Ponsharden Ferry Landing19.12 miles
Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing19.88 miles
Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing19.94 miles
Falmouth Custom House Quay20.20 miles
Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing20.35 miles
Trelisick Ferry Landing21.83 miles
Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing22.00 miles
Tolverne Ferry Landing22.18 miles
St Mawes Ferry Landing22.39 miles
Place Ferry Landing22.91 miles
Mevagissey Ferry Landing33.13 miles
Padstow Ferry Landing35.85 miles
Rock Padstow Ferry Landing36.29 miles
Railway Station
St Ives (Cornwall) Rail Station2.68 miles
Carbis Bay Rail Station2.72 miles
St Erth Rail Station3.38 miles
Lelant Saltings Rail Station3.46 miles
Lelant Rail Station3.66 miles
Penzance Rail Station4.11 miles
Hayle Rail Station4.40 miles
Camborne Rail Station10.02 miles
Redruth Rail Station13.46 miles
Penryn Rail Station18.04 miles
Perranwell Rail Station18.17 miles
Penmere Rail Station19.40 miles
Falmouth Town Rail Station20.22 miles
Falmouth Docks Rail Station20.59 miles
Truro Rail Station20.89 miles
Newquay Rail Station25.41 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TR26 3A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment227
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
PIGMOOR COTTAGE
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LR		£417,500
2024-10-25
detached
freehold
UPPER CROFT TODDEN (THE CROFT)
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LX		£670,000
2024-10-04
detached
freehold
HIGHER AMALWHIDDEN FARM (COWTYE)
TOWEDNACK
ST IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AR		£540,000
2023-05-22
detached
freehold
LOWER PENDERLEATH
PENDERLEATH
ST IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AF		£645,000
2023-03-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2018-07-02   £322,500
TREGARTH
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LX		£380,000
2022-07-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
HIGHER PENDERLAETH FARMHOUSE
PENDERLEATH
ST IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AF		£1,150,000
2021-12-01
detached
freehold
HIGHER AMALWHIDDEN BARN
TOWEDNACK
ST IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AR		£368,000
2021-09-27
semidetached
freehold
LITTLE AMALEBREA
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LH		£390,000
2020-03-31
detached
freehold
TREVEOR
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LX		£276,000
2019-12-02
otherPropertyType
freehold
GEORGIA FARM (THE COUNT HOUSE)
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LS		£440,000
2019-11-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-04-18   £68,000
Sold 2003-11-28   £38,000
AMALEBRA STAMPS
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8ND		£54,500
2019-05-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
AMALVEOR BUNGALOW
AMALVEOR
ST IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AG		£275,000
2018-08-31
detached
freehold
TREVAS
TOWEDNACK
ST IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AR		£370,000
2018-05-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE OLD CHAPEL
TOWEDNACK
ST IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AU		£418,000
2017-12-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-02-07   £385,000
AMALEBRA COTTAGE
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8ND		£233,000
2012-02-15
detached
freehold
AMALEBRA BARN
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8ND		£280,000
2009-06-12
detached
freehold
SKILLYWADDEN
TOWEDNACK
ST. IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AX		£475,000
2007-11-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-08-25   £149,950
PENWITHEN STUDIO COTTAGE
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LJ		£265,000
2007-11-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-11-17   £249,000
THE MOORS
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LH		£625,000
2007-08-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-05-25   £545,000
THE BARN
TOWEDNACK
ST. IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AR		£262,500
2006-04-27
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2002-10-25   £167,000
THE OLD CHAPEL
TOWEDNACK
ST. IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AU		£340,000
2005-12-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-03-14   £285,000
Sold 1998-08-24   £110,000
JASMINE COTTAGE
TOWEDNACK
ST. IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AR		£147,000
2004-07-16
detached
freehold
THE OLD TRAP HOUSE
TOWEDNACK
ST. IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AR		£75,000
2001-02-15
detached
freehold
EMBLA COTTAGE
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LL		£122,500
1999-12-03
detached
freehold
TREDORWIN
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LR		£210,000
1999-07-16
detached
freehold
THE LONG BARN
TOWEDNACK
ST. IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AX		£139,990
1998-11-23
detached
freehold
GEORGIA BRIDGE
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LJ		£120,000
1998-04-24
detached
freehold
AMALVEOR FARMHOUSE
AMALVEOR
ST IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AG		£90,500
1997-08-04
detached
freehold
UPPER CROFT TODDEN (TREVEAN)
NANCLEDRA
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR20 8LX		£72,760
1997-06-02
detached
freehold
HERON COTTAGE
PENDERLEATH
ST IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AF		£67,500
1996-11-13
detached
freehold
COLD HARBOUR BARN
TOWEDNACK
ST. IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AU		£130,000
1996-04-11
detached
freehold
BEAGLETODN
TOWEDNACK
ST. IVES
CORNWALL
TR26 3AY		£145,000
1995-11-03
detached
freehold
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