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Camelford & Boscastle

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About

The Camelford & Boscastle ward is located in the north of Cornwall, encompassing the market town of Camelford and the coastal village of Boscastle. The area is defined by its position on the River Camel and the rugged Atlantic coastline. The landscape includes inland agricultural land and the steep, wooded valleys of the Valency and Jordan rivers leading to the harbour at Boscastle.

Camelford functions as a local service centre for surrounding rural communities. The natural harbour at Boscastle, with its distinctive curved stone pier, is a focal point. The area's geology is significant, featuring parts of the Camel Valley and the dramatic rock formations visible along the coastal path.

Area overview

On average Camelford & Boscastle has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Camelford & Boscastle is £42,589 per year. There are 5 schools in Camelford & Boscastle: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Camelford & Boscastle is home to around 6,855 people, with a population density of about 42.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Camelford & Boscastle Population
6,855
Population density
42.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.24(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.02(-47%)
Public order
7(+6%)
Other theft
6.13(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.84(-10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,564
95.73%
Other White
116
1.69%
Other
41
0.6%
Irish
31
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.42%
Total population: 6,857

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,602
28.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,029
18.05%
No qualifications
961
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
899
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
672
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 5,702

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,417
48.02%
Owns with a mortgage
611
20.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
407
13.79%
Other social rented
193
6.54%
Social rents from council
181
6.13%
Total households: 2,951

Property prices in Camelford & Boscastle

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 in Camelford & Boscastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Camelford & Boscastle 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 Camelford & Boscastle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£425,000
Flats5£96,000
Semi-Detached13£245,000
Terraced18£237,500

10 years median price trend in Camelford & Boscastle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camelford & Boscastle.

All postcodes in Camelford & Boscastle

PL329QJ

Roughtor Road

PL329RR

Valley Truckle

PL329RY

Fenteroon Road

PL329UA

Camelford & Boscastle

PL329YH

Camelford & Boscastle

PL329YX

Market Place

PL350AD

New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.