About Baldhu

Baldhu is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, in the south-west of England. It lies within the TR3 postcode area, situated near the town of Redruth. The village is part of the historic mining landscape of Cornwall, an area recognised for its significant contribution to the global tin and copper industries during the 18th and 19th centuries. While Baldhu is not a large settlement, it retains a sense of community and is surrounded by rural countryside typical of the region. The area offers a peaceful environment with access to walking trails and views of the surrounding hills. The village is served by local amenities and is within easy reach of larger towns and the coast. Its location makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider Cornish countryside.

Local Government

District Cornwall
Ward Feock & Kea
Constituency Truro and Falmouth
Parish Kea
Region South West

Property Prices 2,060 sales

Average Price £456K
£1K — £3.86M
Detached £563K 1,129
Semi £305K 458
Terraced £287K 283
Flat £227K 54

Nearest Train Stations 5 stations

Perranwell Train Station 2.3 miles
Penryn (Cornwall) Train Station 4.8 miles
Penmere Train Station 6.5 miles
Falmouth Town Train Station 6.9 miles
Camborne Train Station 8 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

24 Primary
2 Secondary
15 Other
Oak Tree School 1.3 miles Threemilestone School Primary 1.5 miles Cusgarne Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Richard Lander School Secondary 1.6 miles Truro and Penwith College 16 plus 1.8 miles Chacewater Community Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Devoran School Primary 2.3 miles Truro School Preparatory School 2.4 miles Kea Community Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Truro & Roseland Children's Centre 2.7 miles Truro Learning Academy Primary 2.7 miles

Location

Living in Baldhu

School Ratings in Baldhu

There are 41 schools in and around Baldhu.

House Prices in Baldhu

The average property price is £456K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £563K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Baldhu

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Drugs is prevalent across Baldhu, with 1 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Baldhu

Baldhu sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Baldhu

Broadband availability in Baldhu includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Wheal Baddon 0 yards Twelveheads 0.6 miles Bissoe 0.6 miles Hugus 0.6 miles Helston Water 0.9 miles Cusveorth Coombe 0.9 miles Coombe 0.9 miles Fernsplatt 0.9 miles Hale Mills 1.2 miles Greenwith Common 1.2 miles Tomperrow 1.2 miles Threemilestone 1.4 miles

Streets in TR3 30 shown View all streets

A39 15 A390 1 A393 13 Arworthal Meadows 1 B3289 9 Belmont Terrace 1 Berveth Close 1 Bissoe Road 8 Byan Close 1 Carclew Terrace 1 Carlyon Close 1 Carlyon Road 3 Carnon Crescent 1 Carnon Terrace 1 Centenary Way 1 Chapel Hill 2 Chapel Terrace 2 Church Mews 1 Church Road 4 Chyreen Lane 1 Chyvelah Close 1 Chyvelah Road 7 Chyvogue Lane 2 Chyvogue Meadow 2 College Road 1 Collins Parc 2 Commercial Hill 4 Cot Hill 2 Cot Wood 3 Cove Hill 5

Postcodes in TR3 50 shown View all postcodes

TR3 6AA TR3 6AB TR3 6AD TR3 6AE TR3 6AF TR3 6AG TR3 6AH TR3 6AJ TR3 6AL TR3 6AN TR3 6AP TR3 6AR TR3 6AS TR3 6AT TR3 6AU TR3 6AW TR3 6AX TR3 6AY TR3 6BA TR3 6BB TR3 6BD TR3 6BE TR3 6BG TR3 6BH TR3 6BJ TR3 6BL TR3 6BN TR3 6BP TR3 6BQ TR3 6BS TR3 6BT TR3 6BU TR3 6BW TR3 6BX TR3 6BY TR3 6BZ TR3 6DA TR3 6DB TR3 6DD TR3 6DE TR3 6DF TR3 6DG TR3 6DH TR3 6DJ TR3 6DL TR3 6DN TR3 6DP TR3 6DQ TR3 6DR TR3 6DS

Deprivation and Employment in Baldhu IMD 2025

Baldhu sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
Low
Income
Low
Employment
Low
Education
Low
Health
Low
Housing
High
Living Environment
High
3,621 Children (0-15) 16%
12,843 Working Age 57%
7,768 Older (60+) 35%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.1% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Baldhu 6 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Baldhu records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.

4 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Drugs
1 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
Devon And Cornwall Chacewater, Feock, Kea & Kenwyn Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.