About Brooks

Brooks is a small settlement located in the county of Cornwall, in the southwest of England. It lies within the PL22 postcode area, situated near the border with Devon. The area is predominantly rural, with open fields and scattered dwellings typical of the Cornish countryside. The village is not particularly large, and its character reflects the agricultural traditions of the region. While there are no major landmarks or tourist attractions in Brooks itself, the surrounding landscape offers views of rolling hills and farmland. The community is quiet and residential, with a sense of calm that is common in rural parts of Cornwall. The area is accessible by road, with the A30 trunk road running nearby, providing connections to larger towns and cities.

Local Government

District Cornwall
Ward Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Constituency South East Cornwall
Parish Lostwithiel
Region South West

Property Prices 627 sales

Average Price £346K
£10K — £3.35M
Detached £511K 205
Semi £261K 111
Terraced £226K 163
Flat £215K 97

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Lostwithiel Train Station 3 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt Train Station 5.4 miles
Causeland Train Station 6.3 miles
Sandplace Train Station 6.3 miles
Luxulyan Train Station 6.8 miles
Looe Train Station 7.4 miles

Schools & Education 9 nearby View all schools

8 Primary
1 Other
Lerryn CofE Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Braddock CofE Primary School Primary 2.3 miles St Winnow CofE School Primary 2.7 miles Lostwithiel School Primary 3.4 miles Pelynt Primary Academy Primary 4.5 miles Dobwalls Community Primary School Primary 4.6 miles Lanlivery Primary Academy Primary 4.7 miles Red Moor School 4.7 miles St Neot Community Primary School Primary 4.9 miles

Location

Living in Brooks

School Ratings in Brooks

There are 9 schools in and around Brooks.

House Prices in Brooks

The average property price is £346K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £511K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brooks

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Brooks, with 1 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brooks

Brooks 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 Brooks

Broadband availability in Brooks 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

Couch's Mill 0.9 miles Trewindle 1.4 miles Braddock 1.4 miles Bocaddon 1.8 miles Sandylake 1.9 miles West Taphouse 1.9 miles Middle Taphouse 2.2 miles Lerryn 2.6 miles East Taphouse 2.6 miles Connon 2.8 miles St Winnow 3.1 miles Lanreath 3.1 miles

Streets in PL22 30 shown View all streets

A390 11 Albert Terrace 1 B3359 1 Barn Park 2 Bodmin Hill 4 Bownder Lowen 1 Brandy Lane 1 Brunel Quays 3 Butts Park 1 Carbes Lane 1 Cardinham Close 4 Castle Hill 4 Castle View 1 Church Lane 4 Church Park 7 Coffa Bridge Close 1 Coffeelake Meadow 1 Collon Field 1 Cott Road 6 Couchwell Lane 2 Dark Lane 1 Duke Street 2 Edgcumbe Road 2 Fore Street 17 Fortescue Place 1 Gilbury Hill 1 Grenville Meadows 1 Grenville Road 5 King Street 1 Knights Court 1

Postcodes in PL22 50 shown View all postcodes

PL22 0AB PL22 0AD PL22 0AE PL22 0AF PL22 0AG PL22 0AH PL22 0AJ PL22 0AL PL22 0AN PL22 0AP PL22 0AQ PL22 0AR PL22 0AS PL22 0AT PL22 0AU PL22 0AW PL22 0AX PL22 0AY PL22 0AZ PL22 0BA PL22 0BB PL22 0BD PL22 0BE PL22 0BG PL22 0BH PL22 0BJ PL22 0BL PL22 0BN PL22 0BP PL22 0BQ PL22 0BS PL22 0BT PL22 0BU PL22 0BW PL22 0BX PL22 0BY PL22 0BZ PL22 0DA PL22 0DB PL22 0DD PL22 0DE PL22 0DF PL22 0DG PL22 0DH PL22 0DJ PL22 0DL PL22 0DN PL22 0DP PL22 0DQ PL22 0DR

Deprivation and Employment in Brooks IMD 2025

Brooks 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
High
Income
Average
Employment
Average
Education
Average
Health
Low
Housing
Very High
Living Environment
Very High
946 Children (0-15) 14%
3,843 Working Age 56%
2,725 Older (60+) 40%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 30.7% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13.1% 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 Brooks 8 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Brooks 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 village with a strong sense of community.

5 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Anti-Social Behaviour
1 Weapons
1 Public Order
Local Policing
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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.