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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 8.6% 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 £39,250 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
44
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Camelford & Boscastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £1,071,757.

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
Detached49£425,000
Flats7£140,000
Semi-Detached15£235,000
Terraced19£240,000

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

PL329UA

Crackington & Tintagel

PL329YX

Market Place

PL329YH

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL329YN

Trehaze-Na Close

PL350AD

Forrabury Hill

PL350HF

Penally Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.