Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Redruth

A snapshot of life in Redruth, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Redruth is a town in Cornwall, South West with a population of 15,455. The average house price is £260,937 and the overall crime rate is 62.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Redruth ranks

Population

15,455

Avg House Price

£260,937

Crime Rate

62.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

368 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Redruth's detached homes (£329,828) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£130,732).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Redruth prices have risen 38% over the last 9 years (£189,661 → £260,937).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£329,828	£300,000	129
Semi-Detached	£254,956	£250,000	105
Terraced	£222,334	£224,500	138
Flat	£130,732	£120,000	36

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Redruth is 62.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Redruth: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Pennoweth Primary School	Primary	Good
Redruth School	Secondary	No rating available
Treleigh Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Trewirgie Infants' School	Primary	Good
Trewirgie Junior School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Redruth averages 368 Mbps — 268% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Redruth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66.2
% Rated C or Above	51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,418

Demographics & Economy

Population	15,455
Median Age	47.6
Median Household Income	£27,819
Employment Rate	53.3%
Owner Occupied	66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Redruth?

The average house price in Redruth is £260,937 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Redruth?

The most affordable entry point in Redruth is a flat, with an average price of £130,732.

Is Redruth a safe place to live?

Redruth has a recorded crime rate of 62.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Redruth?

Redruth has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Redruth?

Average broadband download speeds in Redruth are around 368 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.7% of premises.

How big is Redruth?

Redruth is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 15,455.

Most compared with

How does Redruth stack up against its neighbours?

Camborne

Redruth

House price: £255,350 · £260,937
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.3
Distance: 3.3 mi

Carbis Bay

Redruth

House price: £402,635 · £260,937
Crime rate: 62 · 62.3
Distance: 11.0 mi

Falmouth

Redruth

House price: £423,211 · £260,937
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.3
Distance: 8.6 mi

Hayle

Redruth

House price: £316,888 · £260,937
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.3
Distance: 8.9 mi

Helston

Redruth

House price: £367,827 · £260,937
Crime rate: 62.1 · 62.3
Distance: 9.3 mi

Illogan

Redruth

House price: £322,209 · £260,937
Crime rate: 62.5 · 62.3
Distance: 1.8 mi

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