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Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day

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Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day ward encompasses a historic mining landscape in Cornwall's heart. The area is characterised by steep valleys and scattered settlements built around the region's industrial past. The prominent Carn Brea hill, with its ancient monument and later mining structures, forms a significant local landmark visible across the ward. The communities here are closely linked to the legacy of tin and copper extraction.

The ward includes the commercial centre of Redruth, with its Georgian and Victorian architecture reflecting its former status. Surrounding villages like Carharrack and St Day developed as distinct mining communities, each with their own core. The area is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site, with engine houses and other remnants integrated into the surroundings.

Area overview

On average Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day is £45,105 per year. There are 1 schools in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day is home to around 6,564 people, with a population density of about 772.8 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day Population

6,564

Population density

772.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

55.45(+66%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.82(-27%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.45(+46%)

Other theft

8.53(+52%)

Shoplifting

5.64(-15%)

South West average

Demographics

British

6,218

94.73%

Other White

116

1.77%

Other

1.28%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.35%

Other Asian

0.26%

Total population: 6,564

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,547

28.43%

Level 3 (A level)

1,035

19.02%

No qualifications

934

17.17%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

876

16.1%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

537

9.87%

Total 16+ residents: 5,441

Housing

Owns outright

1,318

45.96%

Owns with a mortgage

846

29.5%

Private landlord or letting agency

381

13.28%

Other social rented

185

6.45%

Other forms of private rent

2.82%

Total households: 2,868

Property prices in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£310,000	£174,400	£270,000	£389,000	£523,000
Flats	2	£132,500	£112,250	£121,250	£143,750	£152,750
Semi-Detached	13	£252,500	£207,000	£235,000	£285,000	£365,600
Terraced	27	£233,000	£146,500	£187,975	£270,000	£348,500

10 years median price trend in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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