Mousehole (pronounced 'Mowzel') is widely considered the most beautiful fishing village in Cornwall — a tiny, ancient harbour village 3 miles south of Penzance. Dylan Thomas honeymooned here and called it 'the loveliest village in England'. The granite-quayed harbour, whitewashed cottages and views to St Michael's Mount create a scene that has inspired artists for generations.
Mousehole was attacked and burned by a Spanish raiding party in 1595 — only the Keigwin Arms survived. The village's Tom Bawcock's Eve celebration on 23 December commemorates a brave fisherman and culminates in the making of Stargazy Pie. The Christmas harbour lights attract tens of thousands of visitors each December.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£385,000
All property types
Detached
£565,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£342,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£278,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£195,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.8%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
0
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Good
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
10
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
32 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
68%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
14%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
6%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Penzance Medical Centre
3.2 miles away
NHS Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro
28.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
78%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Penzance Railway Station
3.2 miles
To London
5h 00m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A30
8.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Newquay Airport
32 miles
Mousehole at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
8.6
Excellent
Family Life
8.0
Very Good
Schools
8.0
Very Good
Transport
4.0
Poor
Nightlife
4.0
Poor
Value for Money
6.0
Good
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
9.0
Excellent
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Mousehole Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
❌ High house prices
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- Mousehole HarbourOne of the most photographed harbours in England — granite quays, colourful boats, whitewashed cottages and views across Mount's Bay to St Michael's Mount.
- St Michael's Mount (NT)The iconic tidal island 3 miles east — a fairy-tale castle on a rocky island, accessible on foot at low tide. One of the National Trust's most dramatic properties.
- Mousehole Wild Bird HospitalThe world's oldest wild bird hospital, caring for injured seabirds since 1928 — gannets, guillemots, razorbills treated and released.
- Mousehole Christmas LightsThe most famous Christmas lights in Cornwall — the entire harbour illuminated each December in a tradition running since 1963. Attracts 100,000+ visitors each season.
- South West Coast PathThe Coast Path passes through Mousehole — the spectacular clifftop walk west to Lamorna Cove and the Merry Maidens stone circle is one of Cornwall's finest.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
7°C
Feb
7°C
Mar
9°C
Apr
11°C
May
14°C
Jun
17°C
Jul
19°C
Aug
19°C
Sep
16°C
Oct
12°C
Nov
9°C
Dec
7°C
Annual Rainfall
1120mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1780 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 19°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 5°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mousehole a nice place to live?
Mousehole is a settlement in Cornwall. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £385,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Mousehole?
The average house price in Mousehole is £385,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Mousehole safe to live in?
Mousehole's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Mousehole?
100% of schools in Mousehole are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Mousehole?
Average broadband download speeds in Mousehole are 32 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
Data sourced from official UK government datasets. All figures are for informational purposes only. TownData.co.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government body.