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 £242K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £175K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Carn Brea Village

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Carn Brea Village, with 18 incidents recorded in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Carn Brea Village

Broadband services in Carn Brea Village range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,138 sales

Average Price £242K
£500 — £8.96M
Detached £290K 776
Semi £216K 828
Terraced £175K 1,014
Flat £113K 309

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

28 Primary
3 Secondary
9 Other
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 1.1 miles Redruth Children's Centre 1.1 miles Pennoweth Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Cardrew Court School Good 1.6 miles Pencoys Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Treleigh Community Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles

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
6,391 Children (0-15) 19%
21,027 Working Age 61%
9,515 Older (60+) 28%
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 189 crimes · January 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.

109 Violence & Sexual Offences
18 Other Theft
13 Public Order
12 Criminal Damage & Arson
12 Shoplifting
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
8 Drugs
3 Burglary
3 Other Crime
2 Robbery
Local Policing
Devon And Cornwall Illogan South 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.

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

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