Old Cardinham Castle, Cornwall | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Old Cardinham Castle

Old Cardinham Castle is located in Cornwall, England, within the PL30 postcode area. This historic site dates back to the 12th century and was built by the Normans. The castle is now in ruins, but visitors can still see the remnants of its stone walls and towers, which provide insight into its architectural design and past significance. The surrounding landscape offers a glimpse of the natural beauty of Cornwall, making it a suitable spot for those interested in history and archaeology.

Access to the castle is straightforward, with a small car park nearby. There are no entrance fees, allowing visitors to explore the site freely. While the castle itself may not be fully intact, it serves as a reminder of the region's medieval past. Walking around the grounds can provide a sense of the scale and importance of this former stronghold in its time.

School Ratings in Old Cardinham Castle

There are 15 schools in and around Old Cardinham Castle. Red Moor School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Old Cardinham Castle

The average property price is £407K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £460K.

Deprivation and Employment in Old Cardinham Castle

Old Cardinham Castle 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.

Local Data for Old Cardinham Castle

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Property Prices 1,446 sales

Average Price £407K

£1K , £5M

Detached £460K 756

Semi £261K 211

Terraced £222K 175

Flat £172K 18

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary

1 Secondary

4 Other

Outstanding 1

Good 7

Ofsted ratings for schools in the PL30 postcode area.

Cardinham School Primary 0.9 miles Callywith College 16 plus Outstanding 2.7 miles St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Bodmin College Secondary 3.2 miles Bosvena School Not applicable 3.2 miles The Chestnuts Centre 3.5 miles Berryfields Community & Children's Centre 3.5 miles Blisland Primary Academy Primary Good 3.5 miles Beacon Academy Primary Good 3.6 miles St Neot Community Primary School Primary 3.9 miles St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin Primary Good 3.9 miles Berrycoombe School Primary Good 4 miles

Household Income in Old Cardinham Castle ONS 2023

The average total household income in Old Cardinham Castle is approximately £44,766 a year before tax, 19% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £35,662. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Old Cardinham Castle £44,766

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £35,662.

Businesses in Old Cardinham Castle ONS 2025

There are approximately 743 active businesses based in Old Cardinham Castle, around 76 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 2 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

743 Total businesses

76 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 91%

Small, 10-49 8%

Medium, 50-249 0%

Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Old Cardinham Castle IMD 2025

Old Cardinham Castle 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

4/10

Income

6/10

Employment

5/10

Education

5/10

Health

6/10

Housing

2/10

Living Environment

3/10

Children 0-15 14%

Working age 56%

Older 65+ 30%

1,369 Children (0-15) 14%

5,488 Working Age 56%

2,956 Older (65+) 30%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 32.3% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12% 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

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Lostwithiel Train Station 4.9 miles

Luxulyan Train Station 7.6 miles

Bugle Train Station 8.3 miles

St Keyne Wishing Well Halt Train Station 8.3 miles

Roche Train Station 9.1 miles

Causeland Train Station 9.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Welltown 0.6 miles Cardinham 0.6 miles Milltown 0.9 miles Mount 1.2 miles Fletchersbridge 1.8 miles Millpool 1.9 miles Pantersbridge 2 miles Turfdown 2.2 miles Warleggan 2.2 miles Cooksland 2.5 miles Tredinnick 2.6 miles Trenay 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Cornwall

Ward Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St. Lawrence

Constituency North Cornwall

Parish Lanivet

Region South West

Home Ownership in Old Cardinham Castle

Of the 4,257 households in and around Old Cardinham Castle, 77% are owned, 7% are socially rented and 15% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 77% Social rented 7% Private rented 15%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Old Cardinham Castle.

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Cardinham Castle

What is the population of Old Cardinham Castle?

Old Cardinham Castle has a population of approximately 9,823 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Old Cardinham Castle?

The average property in and around Old Cardinham Castle sold for about £407,436, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 17% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Old Cardinham Castle a deprived area?

Old Cardinham Castle 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 Old Cardinham Castle?

Old Cardinham Castle is covered by the PL30 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Old Cardinham Castle?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Old Cardinham Castle, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Old Cardinham Castle?

The nearest railway station to Old Cardinham Castle is Lostwithiel Train Station, about 4.9 miles away.

Streets in PL30 30 shown View all streets

A30 9 A38 4 A389 3 A391 1 Allen Park 2 Atlantic Highway 12 B3266 10 B3267 3 B3268 3 B3274 1 B3314 2 Beswetherick Field 3 Blowinghouse Lane 2 Bodinnick Place 1 Bodinnick Road 2 Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway (Wenfordbridge Branch) 1 Bodmin Bypass 4 Brambleside 1 Brewers Close 1 Briar Close 1 Bruallen Close 1 Bryny Close 1 Chapel Lane 4 Chapel Road 1 Chestnut Close 1 Church Close 1 Church Road 2 Churchtown Mews 1 Chyrn Drive 3 Clann Lane 2

Postcodes in PL30 50 shown View all postcodes

PL30 3AA PL30 3AB PL30 3AD PL30 3AE PL30 3AF PL30 3AG PL30 3AH PL30 3AJ PL30 3AL PL30 3AN PL30 3AP PL30 3AQ PL30 3AR PL30 3AS PL30 3AT PL30 3AU PL30 3AW PL30 3AX PL30 3AY PL30 3AZ PL30 3BA PL30 3BB PL30 3BD PL30 3BE PL30 3BG PL30 3BH PL30 3BJ PL30 3BL PL30 3BN PL30 3BP PL30 3BQ PL30 3BR PL30 3BS PL30 3BT PL30 3BU PL30 3BW PL30 3BX PL30 3BY PL30 3BZ PL30 3DA PL30 3DB PL30 3DD PL30 3DE PL30 3DF PL30 3DG PL30 3DH PL30 3DJ PL30 3DL PL30 3DN PL30 3DP

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