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Location in CornwallCarn Brea Village sits where the marker shows within the county.

22,487
Population
8,490
Households
4 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£44,479
Avg. household income
730
Businesses
887
People per km²
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About Carn Brea Village

Carn Brea Village is located in the county of Cornwall, in the south-west of England. It lies within the TR15 postcode area, close to the town of Redruth. The village is situated on the slopes of Carn Brea, a prominent hill that offers views across the surrounding countryside. The area has a long history, with the hill itself being the site of an Iron Age hillfort. The village is residential in character, with a mix of modern and older housing. It is well connected to nearby towns and is within easy reach of the Cornish coast. The local community is active, with regular events and facilities that support day-to-day life. The landscape around Carn Brea Village is rural and open, with fields and woodland contributing to a peaceful environment.

School Ratings in Carn Brea Village

Families in Carn Brea Village have access to 40 local schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Carn Brea Village

Homes sell for an average of £240K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £182K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Carn Brea Village

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Carn Brea Village, with 37 incidents recorded in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Carn Brea Village

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Carn Brea Village around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Healthcare in Carn Brea Village

There are 6 GP surgeries within three miles of Carn Brea Village, the nearest being Leatside Health Centre (0.8 miles away).

Local Data for Carn Brea Village

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Property Prices 3,214 sales

Average Price £240K
£500 , £10.5M
Detached £302K 777
Semi £222K 826
Terraced £182K 1,073
Flat £114K 320

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

28 Primary
3 Secondary
9 Other
Good 4
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the TR15 postcode area.

Treloweth Children's Centre 0.6 miles Treloweth Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Redruth School Secondary Good 0.6 miles Trewirgie Infants' School Primary Good 0.8 miles Trewirgie Junior School Primary Good 0.9 miles Pool Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 1.1 miles Curnow School Not applicable 1.1 miles Redruth Children's Centre 1.1 miles Pennoweth Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Cardrew Court School Not applicable Good 1.6 miles Pencoys Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Treleigh Community Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles

Household Income in Carn Brea Village ONS 2023

The average total household income in Carn Brea Village is approximately £44,479 a year before tax, 20% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £33,891. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Carn Brea Village £44,479
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £33,891.

Businesses in Carn Brea Village ONS 2025

There are approximately 730 active businesses based in Carn Brea Village, around 32 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 83% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 19 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

730 Total businesses
32 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 83%
Small, 10-49 14%
Medium, 50-249 3%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Carn Brea Village IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Carn Brea Village are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
Children 0-15 19%
Working age 61%
Older 65+ 20%
4,233 Children (0-15) 19%
13,743 Working Age 61%
4,521 Older (65+) 20%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 39.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 19.7% 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 Carn Brea Village 232 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Carn Brea Village are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

Violence & Sexual Offences 113
Anti-Social Behaviour 37
Other Theft 20
Criminal Damage & Arson 18
Shoplifting 8
Public Order 7
Burglary 6
Vehicle Crime 6
Other Crime 6
Drugs 4
Weapons 4
Bicycle Theft 1
Robbery 1
Theft from Person 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Camborne Train Station 2.5 miles
Perranwell Train Station 5.6 miles
Penryn (Cornwall) Train Station 7.2 miles
Penmere Train Station 9.1 miles
Lelant Saltings Train Station 9.2 miles
Falmouth Town Train Station 9.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Tolskithy 0 yards Church Town 0.6 miles Illogan Highway 0.6 miles Pool 0.6 miles Tolgus Mount 0.6 miles Church Coombe 0.9 miles West Tolgus 0.9 miles Broad Lane 0.9 miles Plain-an-Gwarry 0.9 miles Redruth 0.9 miles Bosleake 0.9 miles Tregajorran 0.9 miles

Local Government

District Cornwall
Ward Redruth North
Constituency Camborne and Redruth
Parish Redruth
Region South West

Home Ownership in Carn Brea Village

Of the 9,976 households in and around Carn Brea Village, 62% are owned, 17% are socially rented and 21% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 62% Social rented 17% Private rented 21%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Carn Brea Village.

Frequently Asked Questions about Carn Brea Village

What is the population of Carn Brea Village?
Carn Brea Village has a population of approximately 22,487 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Carn Brea Village?
The average property in and around Carn Brea Village sold for about £239,915, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 31% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Carn Brea Village a deprived area?
Carn Brea Village sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Carn Brea Village?
Carn Brea Village is covered by the TR15 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Carn Brea Village?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Carn Brea Village, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Carn Brea Village?
The nearest railway station to Carn Brea Village is Camborne Train Station, about 2.5 miles away.

Streets in TR15 30 shown View all streets

A3047 4 Adelaide Road 1 Agar Crescent 2 Agar Road 9 Agar Way 2 Albany Close 1 Albany Court 1 Albany Gardens 2 Albany Lane 2 Albany Road 4 Alma Place 1 Appin Gardens 1 Balkin Way 1 Balmoral Place 1 Balmoral Terrace 1 Barncoose Lane 1 Barncoose Terrace 10 Basset Street 3 Beauchamps Meadow 1 Beckett Close 1 Bellevue 4 Blight's Row 2 Blowinghouse 2 Blowinghouse Hill 2 Bond Street 2 Boscarn Road 1 Boscoppa Close 1 Bosleake Row 1 Bosmeor Court 1 Bosmeor Park 1

Postcodes in TR15 50 shown View all postcodes

TR15 1AA TR15 1AB TR15 1AD TR15 1AE TR15 1AF TR15 1AG TR15 1AH TR15 1AJ TR15 1AL TR15 1AN TR15 1AP TR15 1AQ TR15 1AR TR15 1AS TR15 1AU TR15 1AW TR15 1AX TR15 1AZ TR15 1BA TR15 1BB TR15 1BD TR15 1BE TR15 1BG TR15 1BH TR15 1BJ TR15 1BL TR15 1BN TR15 1BP TR15 1BQ TR15 1BS TR15 1BT TR15 1BU TR15 1BW TR15 1BX TR15 1BY TR15 1BZ TR15 1DA TR15 1DB TR15 1DD TR15 1DE TR15 1DG TR15 1DH TR15 1DJ TR15 1DL TR15 1DN TR15 1DP TR15 1DQ TR15 1DR TR15 1DS TR15 1DT