Camborne South
Cornwall 055 · 5 sub-areas · 7,173 residents
Cornwall 055 is a rural neighbourhood within Cornwall, home to around 7,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £880 a month — well below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and the area leans noticeably older and more owner-occupied than much of the country. It's affordable, quiet, and deeply car-dependent.
Camborne South is a green, lower-density part of Cornwall — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Camborne South?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,004 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Camborne South in Cornwall
Living in Camborne South
Cornwall 055 sits within the wider Cornwall council area and has the character you'd expect from a largely rural part of the far South West — open space nearby, a slower pace, and a population that has largely put down roots. Around half of residents can reach greenspace within a short walk, and the nearest park or open land is typically under 400 metres away.
The cost of renting here is one of the clearest draws. A two-bedroom home runs around £880 a month — noticeably below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. A one-bed is closer to £690, and a three-bed around £1,080. That said, affordability has been under pressure: rents have risen by around 5.5% in the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds roughly £2,590 a year on top.
The population skews older. Over a fifth of residents are 65 or older, and another fifth are in the 50–64 bracket — together that's close to half the neighbourhood. Families with children make up a meaningful share too, with just over one in five residents under 18. Young adults in the 18–34 range are relatively thin on the ground at around 18%. Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure at nearly two thirds of households, with a smaller private rental market of under 17%.
Practically, this is very much car country. Nearly 70% of residents drive to work, and only around 2.5% use public transport for their commute. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.2 km away — about a 15-minute walk — but onward rail connections are slow; getting to London by public transport takes over five hours. Working from home is more common than the public-transport commute, at 16% of residents. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific parts of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cornwall 055 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's quiet, affordable, and has good access to greenspace — over half of residents are within easy walking distance of open land. The trade-off is that it's deeply car-dependent, public transport is sparse, and the nearest major city is a long way off by public transport. It suits people who want a slower pace and don't need regular city access.
- What is the rent in Cornwall 055?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £690 a month, a two-bed around £880, and a three-bed around £1,080. These figures are estimates scaled from Cornwall-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen roughly 5.5% over the past year, so expect them to keep moving.
- Is Cornwall 055 safe?
- Crime here runs at around 71 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is below the UK national average of roughly 80. For a rural part of Cornwall, that's broadly what you'd expect — lower rates of serious crime than urban areas. It's not a major concern for most people considering a move here.
- What's the commute from Cornwall 055 to the nearest city centre?
- Almost everyone here drives — around 70% of residents commute by car, and only about 2.5% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.2 km away (about a 15-minute walk), but rail journeys in Cornwall are slow. Getting to London by public transport takes over five hours. Remote working is a realistic necessity for many residents here.
- Who lives in Cornwall 055?
- Mostly older, settled residents — nearly half the neighbourhood is aged 50 or over. Owner-occupation is high at around 64%, and the private rental market is smaller than average. Families with children are present but young professionals in their 20s and early 30s are relatively rare here compared with urban areas.
- What schools are near Cornwall 055?
- There are 34 schools within typical catchment distance, but around 24% of them are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 13 km away. Families should check Cornwall council's school finder for current catchment areas and individual school ratings before committing to a move.
- How affordable is buying a home in Cornwall 055?
- The median house price here is around £233,000. Based on local salaries and typical deposit requirements, it takes roughly four years to save a deposit — which is more achievable than many parts of England. The median resident salary is around £28,200 a year, so mortgage affordability will depend heavily on your household income.