Town Pop. 2,625

Living in Camelford: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Camelford is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Its schools score runs 21 points above the PL32 district's 13/100.

That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), transport (14), bills (24) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL32 postcode district.

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Camelford scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 130 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Tor View 15 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Gardens 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
81
Green Space 57
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Camelford Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sir James Smith's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital10.1 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital14.6 mi
Derriford Hospital28 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBottreaux Surgery4.5 mi
GP capacity2,306 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
70
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
28
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed4.2%Retired28%Student3.2%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.7%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary30.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.8%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership60.4%
Among the most-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
Council tax Cornwall · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,015
C £2,303
D £2,591
E £3,167
F £3,743
G £4,318
H £5,182
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Bodmin Parkway 12.1 mi
Lostwithiel 14.8 mi
Coombe Junction Halt 15 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £208,500 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£183k £257k £333k £406k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Delabole 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Trewassa 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
St Teath 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tintagel 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
St Breward 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Boscastle 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
St Tudy 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Port Isaac 34 6.7 mi away ⇄
St Mabyn 36 7.5 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 9.6 mi away ⇄
Wadebridge 46 9.9 mi away ⇄
Bodmin 42 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Camelford a nice place to live?

Camelford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Camelford is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Camelford?

Camelford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 227 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Camelford?

Among the top-rated schools in Camelford are Camelford Community Primary School and Sir James Smith's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Camelford in total.

What are house prices like in Camelford?

The current median house price in Camelford is £208,500, around 27% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

Camelford in context

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Postcode districts in Camelford

PL32 36 ⇄

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