St Neot & St Cleer
Cornwall 012 · 4 sub-areas · 6,702 residents
Cornwall 012 is a rural stretch of Cornwall, home to around 6,700 people and sitting firmly at the affordable end of the South West. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £880 a month — noticeably below the national two-bed median — though car dependency is high and public transport links are limited. Owner-occupation is unusually strong here, with over three quarters of households owning their home.
St Neot & St Cleer is a mid-density neighbourhood of Cornwall in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in St Neot & St Cleer?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,004 a month for a typical home.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
St Neot & St Cleer in Cornwall
Living in St Neot & St Cleer
Cornwall 012 covers a dispersed, largely rural corner of Cornwall where open countryside is the dominant character rather than any single town centre. Greenspace is close — the typical resident is within about 850 metres of accessible open land — and the pace of life here is significantly quieter than most of England's commuter belts. It's a place people choose deliberately, usually for space and landscape rather than convenience.
On cost, this part of Cornwall sits well below national averages for renters. A two-bedroom property runs around £880 a month, and a one-bed can be found for roughly £690 — a fraction of what you'd pay in most of the South East. The trade-off is that buying is still a stretch: the median sale price is around £371,000, which takes an estimated 6.6 years to save a deposit for on local wages. Rents rose around 5.5% over the past year, in line with the broader South West trend.
The population skews noticeably older. Over a quarter of residents are aged 50–64, and a further 29% are 65 or over — that's a much higher concentration of older households than you'd find in any UK city. Owner-occupation runs at nearly 78%, and single-person households make up about a quarter of all homes. Families with children are relatively rare here at around 15% of households.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 7.5 km away — around a 94-minute walk, so you'll need a car or bike to reach it. The vast majority of residents drive to work: over 61% travel by car, and nearly a third work from home. Public transport is used by just 1% of commuters, which tells you everything about the infrastructure here. If you're reliant on trains or buses, look carefully at the specifics of where exactly within Cornwall 012 you'd be living. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cornwall 012 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. If you want open countryside, low crime, and affordable rents — around £880 a month for a two-bed — it delivers. The trade-off is limited public transport, older infrastructure, and a very long journey to any major UK city. It suits people who work from home or are happy to drive, and who value space over convenience.
- What is the rent in Cornwall 012?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £690 a month, a two-bed about £880, and a three-bed roughly £1,080. These are estimates scaled from Cornwall-wide data. Rents rose around 5.5% over the past year. At roughly 54% of median take-home pay, renting here absorbs a significant share of income despite the low headline figures.
- Is Cornwall 012 safe?
- Yes, by most measures. The crime rate is around 35.6 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — less than half the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. Rural Cornwall generally sees lower rates of violent and property crime than urban areas, and this neighbourhood fits that pattern.
- What's the commute from Cornwall 012 to the nearest city?
- Most residents drive — over 61% commute by car, and nearly a third work from home. The nearest mainline rail station is about 7.5 km away. By public transport, London is over five hours away. If you rely on trains or buses, check the specific location within Cornwall 012 carefully before moving.
- Who lives in Cornwall 012?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly 57% of residents are aged 50 or over, and over three-quarters own their home. Families with children are relatively rare at around 15% of households. It's a quiet, rooted community — not a place that attracts many young renters or professionals early in their careers.
- What schools are near Cornwall 012?
- There are five schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 23 km away. If schools are a priority, check individual ratings and travel options carefully before choosing this area.