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Camborne East

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About

Camborne East sits on the northern edge of the wider town, characterised by residential streets that climb gently from the central core. The area is largely made up of housing estates and quieter roads, with a mix of property types from older terraces to more modern developments. Its elevated position offers views across the surrounding landscape, which is marked by the historical presence of mining.

The area's identity is closely linked to Cornwall's industrial heritage, with the iconic East Pool Mine engine houses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing as a prominent local landmark. Daily life centres around local schools, shops along Basset Road, and the nearby Camborne Rugby Club grounds. The practical geography includes the A3047 road providing a main route toward Redruth and the coast.

Area overview

On average Camborne East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Camborne East is £40,047 per year. There are 2 schools in Camborne East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Camborne East is home to around 9,524 people, with a population density of about 3,805.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Camborne East Population
9,524
Population density
3,805.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.99(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.16(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.55(+47%)
Other theft
7.03(+25%)
Public order
6.93(+6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,839
92.81%
Other White
375
3.94%
Other
85
0.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.48%
Chinese
29
0.3%
Total population: 9,524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,749
23.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,588
21.09%
No qualifications
1,382
18.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,247
16.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
898
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 7,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,343
32.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,041
25.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
973
23.74%
Other social rented
391
9.54%
Social rents from council
134
3.27%
Total households: 4,099

Property prices in Camborne East

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Camborne East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Camborne East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camborne East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats14£122,500
Detached16£290,000
Terraced54£180,000
Semi-Detached22£243,750

10 years median price trend in Camborne East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camborne East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.