Houses for sale in Penzance, Cornwall


House Prices in Penzance

Properties in Penzance have an average house price of £333k and had 1,907 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 £319,346 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 21,976 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have softened over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £332,677, that's a fall of roughly 4%.

Looking back five years, average prices are down about 2.6% since 2021, a drop of around £8,395 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 37.3% since then, roughly 3.2% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 2.8%.

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 £332,763. This amount is 3% lower than the average price in Cornwall. There are 6,011 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 £466,739, Breage, Germoe And Sithney at an average of £446,838 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 £258,619, Penzance Central at an average of £263,218 and Gulval And Heamoor at an average of £272,626.


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 £319,346
Price increase
1%
225 Properties
2025 £315,844
Price decrease
-12%
563 Properties
2024 £354,432
Price increase
6%
581 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 £279,740
Price increase
7%
593 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 £505,763.00 509 Detached Houses
Flat £190,302.00 259 Flats
Semi Detached House £320,647.00 318 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £275,141.00 821 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.