Strong on transport, weaker on schools
This public area guide compares Penryn in Cornwall using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Penryn a good place to live?
Penryn may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Cornwall below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Penryn at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Penryn
Crime rate
Crime rate
15.64 per 1,000 people
Percentile
45th percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
House prices in Penryn
House prices
Average sold price
£277,017
Percentile
44th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Penryn
Flood risk in Penryn
Transport in Penryn
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Penryn a good place to live?
Penryn may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Penryn safe?
Penryn ranks in the 45th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Penryn?
The average sold price is £277,017, with house prices in the 44th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Penryn?
Schools rank in the 25th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Penryn?
Nearby public profiles include Mevagissey & St. Austell Bay East in Cornwall and Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St. Lawrence in Cornwall.
