Perranarworthal is situated in the Deanery and Hundred of Kerrier; it is bounded on the North by Kea, on the East by Restronguet Creek and Mylor, on the South by St Gluvias and Stithians, and on the West by Gwennap. This parish contains the ancient village of Perranwell. The other village of note in the parish was Perran Wharf