About Skinner's Bottom

Skinner's Bottom is a small village located in Cornwall, England, within the TR16 postcode area. The village is situated near the larger town of Redruth, making it accessible for those looking to explore the surrounding region. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional Cornish homes and modern developments. The village is surrounded by the natural beauty of Cornwall, featuring rolling hills and farmland. It is an excellent base for outdoor activities, including walking and cycling. Nearby, you will find various local amenities, including shops and pubs, which cater to the needs of residents and visitors alike. Skinner's Bottom offers a quiet atmosphere, making it suitable for those seeking a peaceful retreat while still being close to more populated areas.

Local Government

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

Property Prices 2,236 sales

Average Price £313K
£750 — £16.29M
Detached £366K 857
Semi £228K 459
Terraced £230K 638
Flat £208K 45

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Perranwell Train Station 5.5 miles
Camborne Train Station 6.3 miles
Penryn (Cornwall) Train Station 8 miles
Penmere Train Station 9.9 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

17 Primary
3 Secondary
10 Other
Blackwater Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Mount Hawke Academy Primary 0.7 miles Three Bridges 0.8 miles Chacewater Community Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Treleigh Community Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Cardrew Court School 2.4 miles St Agnes Academy Primary 2.6 miles Teyluva Children's Centre 2.7 miles St Day and Carharrack Community School Primary 2.7 miles Mithian School Primary 2.9 miles Curnow School 2.9 miles Redruth Children's Centre 2.9 miles

Location

Living in Skinner's Bottom

Reported crime levels are above the national average. Average property prices sit at around £313K.

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Menagissey 0.6 miles Blackwater 0.6 miles Two Burrows 0.6 miles Mount Hawke 0.9 miles Stencoose 0.9 miles Manor Parsley 1.2 miles Three Burrows 1.2 miles Scorrier 1.2 miles Mawla 1.4 miles Carnhot 1.4 miles Mingoose 1.4 miles Wheal Rose 1.4 miles

Streets in TR16 30 shown View all streets

A30 1 A3047 8 A393 15 Alexandra Close 1 Alexandra Road 5 Ankervis Lane 2 Ashton Close 1 B3297 16 B3298 10 B3300 1 B3301 1 Balcoath 1 Ballard Close 2 Barrack's Lane 1 Bassett Road 11 Battery Hill 3 Beacon View Park 1 Belerion Road 1 Bell Lane 2 Bell Veor 3 Blackberry Close 1 BLOCKED 1 Borgwitha 1 Bosawna Close 1 Bosawna Gardens 1 Boskenna Road 2 Bosvean Gardens 1 Bownder An Sycamor 1 Bray Rise 1 Brickworks Hill 1

Postcodes in TR16 50 shown View all postcodes

TR16 4AA TR16 4AB TR16 4AD TR16 4AE TR16 4AF TR16 4AG TR16 4AH TR16 4AJ TR16 4AN TR16 4AP TR16 4AQ TR16 4AR TR16 4AS TR16 4AT TR16 4AU TR16 4AW TR16 4AX TR16 4AY TR16 4AZ TR16 4BB TR16 4BE TR16 4BG TR16 4BH TR16 4BJ TR16 4BL TR16 4BN TR16 4BP TR16 4BQ TR16 4BS TR16 4BU TR16 4BW TR16 4BX TR16 4BY TR16 4BZ TR16 4DA TR16 4DB TR16 4DE TR16 4DF TR16 4DG TR16 4DH TR16 4DJ TR16 4DL TR16 4DN TR16 4DP TR16 4DQ TR16 4DR TR16 4DS TR16 4DT TR16 4DW TR16 4DX

Crime in Skinner's Bottom 124 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Skinner's Bottom sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

77 Violence & Sexual Offences
11 Other Theft
9 Public Order
7 Anti-Social Behaviour
6 Drugs
5 Criminal Damage & Arson
5 Shoplifting
2 Burglary
1 Robbery
1 Other Crime
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.