Houses for sale in Penzance, Cornwall


House Prices in Penzance

Properties in Penzance have an average house price of £334k and had 1,863 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Penzance is an area in Cornwall with 18,237 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.25M.


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Property price trends in Penzance

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Penzance sold for £328,918 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 21,931 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have held fairly steady over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £332,677, values are broadly unchanged.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 0.4% since 2021, a gain of around £1,177 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £232,662, so the typical sold price has climbed about 41.4% since then, roughly 3.5% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 3%.

Frequently asked questions about Penzance


What is the average price for a property for sale in Penzance?

The average price for a property for sale in Penzance is £333,797. This amount is 3% lower than the average price in Cornwall. There are 6,099 property listings for sale in Penzance.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Penzance?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Penzance are St Buryan at an average of £474,293, Breage, Germoe And Sithney at an average of £450,147 and St Ives West at an average of £401,357.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Penzance?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Penzance are Penzance East at an average of £258,914, Penzance Central at an average of £264,569 and Gulval And Heamoor at an average of £271,941.


Which train stations are available in or near Penzance?

Some of the train stations available in or near Penzance are Penzance, St.Erth and Lelant Saltings.


Property Price Paid in Penzance by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £328,918
Price increase
4%
196 Properties
2025 £315,011
Price decrease
-12%
549 Properties
2024 £354,267
Price increase
6%
580 Properties
2023 £332,677
Price decrease
-2%
538 Properties
2022 £339,520
Price increase
3%
612 Properties
2021 £327,741
Price increase
15%
899 Properties
2020 £279,599
Price increase
7%
592 Properties
2019 £260,855
Price decrease
-1%
704 Properties
2018 £263,827
Price increase
5%
647 Properties
2017 £251,492
Price increase
7%
764 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Penzance

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Detached House £507,646.00 494 Detached Houses
Flat £191,087.00 251 Flats
Semi Detached House £323,144.00 310 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £275,928.00 808 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.