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Camelford & Boscastle

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About

Camelford & Boscastle ward is located in north Cornwall, covering the historic market town of Camelford and the coastal village of Boscastle. The area is known for its rural landscape, with rolling hills and valleys shaped by the River Camel. Camelford serves as a local hub with shops and services, while Boscastle attracts visitors with its picturesque harbour and connections to local legends.

The ward includes parts of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering walking trails and scenic views. The coastline near Boscastle features rugged cliffs and rock formations. The area has a mix of farming, tourism, and small businesses, reflecting its rural character. Local landmarks include the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle and the remains of Tintagel Castle nearby.

Area overview

On average Camelford & Boscastle has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Camelford & Boscastle is £39,260 per year. There are 5 schools in Camelford & Boscastle: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

8.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Camelford & Boscastle Population

6,855

Population density

42.3 per km²

Demographics

British

6,564

95.73%

Other White

116

1.69%

Other

0.6%

Irish

0.45%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.42%

Total population: 6,857

Housing

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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £313,750 in Camelford & Boscastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £1,071,757.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	51	£420,000	£234,000	£332,500	£525,000	£652,475
Flats	5	£192,000	£75,200	£140,000	£295,000	£916,406
Semi-Detached	19	£245,000	£171,750	£214,500	£318,750	£465,500
Terraced	23	£200,000	£141,150	£182,500	£265,000	£372,700

10 years price trend in Camelford & Boscastle

All postcodes in Camelford & Boscastle

PL329UA

Crackington & Tintagel

PL329YX

Market Place

PL329YH

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL329YN

Trehaze-Na Close

PL350AD

Forrabury Hill

PL350HF

Penally Hill

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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