Area Info for Redruth (Cornwall)

Redruth (Cornwall, UK)

Redruth is a historic town located in Cornwall, England. It is known for its rich mining heritage, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries when it was a significant centre for tin and copper mining. The town's name is believed to derive from the Cornish words "Red" and "Ruth," meaning "Red Ford," which references the area's geographical features.

History

Redruth has a long history dating back to medieval times, but it gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution due to its thriving mining industry. The town was once one of the most important mining centres in Cornwall, contributing significantly to the local economy. Many of the old mine workings and engine houses remain as historical landmarks.

Geography and Location

Situated approximately 9 miles west of Truro and about 12 miles east of Penzance, Redruth is part of the Cornwall unitary authority area. The town is set within a hilly landscape, characteristic of the Cornish countryside, and is close to the North Cornwall coast.

Economy and Modern Day

Today, Redruth has transitioned from its industrial roots to a more diverse economy, including retail, education, and tourism. The town features various shops, markets, and cultural sites. It also serves as a gateway for visitors exploring Cornwall's historic sites and natural beauty.

Transport

Redruth is well-connected by rail and road. The town's railway station provides services to Truro, Penzance, and other parts of Cornwall. The A30 motorway nearby facilitates road travel across Cornwall and to other parts of the UK.

Notable Landmarks and Attractions

Key attractions include the Redruth Mining District, which offers insight into Cornwall's mining history, and the nearby Carn Brea, a hill with a historic monument and panoramic views. The town also hosts various local events and festivals throughout the year.

Community and Education

Redruth has a vibrant community with several schools, including Redruth School, and community centres that host events and activities. The town maintains a strong sense of local identity rooted in its historical and cultural heritage.
Education
School
Treleigh Community Primary School0.47 miles
Treleigh, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4AY
Pennoweth Primary School0.76 miles
Drump Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1NA
Curnow School0.79 miles
Drump Road, Redruth, TR15 1LU
Trewirgie Junior School1.18 miles
Falmouth Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2QN
Trewirgie Infant School1.24 miles
Trewirgie Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2SZ
Redruth School1.25 miles
Tolgus Vean, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1TA
St Day and Carharrack Community School1.40 miles
School Hill, Burnwithian, St Day, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5LG
Lanner Primary School2.09 miles
Lanmoor Estate, Lanner, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6AZ
Treloweth Community Primary School2.14 miles
Higher Broadlane, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3JL
Blackwater Community Primary School2.32 miles
North Hill, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8ES
Illogan School2.48 miles
Churchtown, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4SW
Three Bridges2.54 miles
East Hill, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8EG
Chacewater Community Primary School2.55 miles
Church Hill, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8PZ
Mount Hawke Academy2.67 miles
Rodda`s Road, Mount Hawke, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8BA
Pool Academy2.77 miles
Church Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3PZ
Pencoys Primary School2.97 miles
Loscombe Road, Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6RB
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Redruth1.03 miles
73-74 Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2BL
Redruth Health Clinic1.11 miles
Forth Noweth, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Manor Surgery1.11 miles
Forth Noweth, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Redruth Contraception Clinic1.11 miles
Redruth Health Clinic, Forth Noweth, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Redruth Health Clinic1.11 miles
Fort Noweth Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Longreach House1.74 miles
Barncoose Terrace, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ER
Camborne/Redruth Community Hospital1.74 miles
Barncoose Terrace, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ER
Cornwall Food Production Unit2.07 miles
Barncoose Industrial Estate, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3RQ
West Cornwall Resource Centre2.45 miles
Wilson Way, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3QE
Brook Cornwall2.80 miles
60 Station Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3QG
Central Resource Centre4.15 miles
Chy-Govenek, Threemilestone Industrial Esta, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9LD
Telehealth4.15 miles
Oceans House, Threemilestone Industrial Estate, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9LD
Stithians Surgery4.18 miles
Crellow Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7BA
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Camborne4.32 miles
4 Trelowarren Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8AA
Cornwall Health For Homeless - New Connection4.45 miles
11 Basset Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SE
Coastline Housing - Homeless Service4.45 miles
11 Basset Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SE
GP
CARDREW HEALTH CENTRE0.37 miles
Cardrew Way, Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, TR15 1SS
Clinton Road Surgery1.06 miles
19 Clinton Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2LL
Dr J S Foster and Partners1.11 miles
Forth Noweth, Redruth, Cornwall, Redruth, TR15 1AU
BRANCH SURGERY ST DAY1.29 miles
17 Scorrier Street, St Day, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5LH
Dr Davies & Partners2.14 miles
The Surgery, Lanner Moor, Lanner Moor Estate, Lanner, Redruth, TR16 6HT
Homecroft Surgery2.18 miles
Voguebeloth, Illogan, Redruth, TR16 4ET
Dr Davies & Partners2.42 miles
Harris Memorial Surgery, Robartes Terrace, Illogan,Redruth, Illogan, Redruth, TR16 4RX
Mount Hawke Surgery2.53 miles
Short Cross Road, Mount Hawke, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8UE
Chacewater Health Centre2.64 miles
Chacewater Health Centre, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8QS
Pool Health Centre2.75 miles
Station Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3DU
Dr Paxton & Partners- Stithians 4.18 miles
The Surgery, Crellow Lane, Stithians, Cornwall, TR3 7BA
Lander Medical Practice4.46 miles
Threemilestone Surgery, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DP
Trevithick Surgery4.46 miles
Basset Road, Basset Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8TT
Veor Surgery4.51 miles
Veor Surgery, South Terrace, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SN
Dr KEECH & partners4.55 miles
Rectory Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DL
Dr Henderson and Partners 4.63 miles
Pengarth Road, St.Agnes, Cornwall, St Agnes, TR5 0TN
Hospital
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital1.74 miles
Barncoose Terrace, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ER
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)5.45 miles
Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LQ
Duchy Hospital5.51 miles
Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UP
Falmouth Hospital8.28 miles
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JA
St Michael's Hospital10.35 miles
Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4JA
Helston Community Hospital10.77 miles
Meneage Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8DR
Edward Hain Community Hospital12.04 miles
Albany Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BS
Newquay Hospital13.05 miles
St. Thomas Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)16.88 miles
St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2PF
Poltair Hospital17.29 miles
Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SR
St Austell Community Hospital20.23 miles
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AD
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre25.85 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Fowey Hospital26.14 miles
Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1EE
Liskeard Community Hospital36.78 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Pharmacy
Superdrug Pharmacy0.93 miles
72 Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AF
Green Lane Pharmacy0.96 miles
12 Green Lane, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1JT
Boots1.03 miles
84 Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2BL
Bastions Chemist1.06 miles
16 Chapel Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2DB
Boots1.11 miles
Manor Health Centre, Off Chapel Street, Forth Noweth, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AU
Boots2.38 miles
Bassett Road, Paynters Lane End, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4SS
Boots2.75 miles
Pool Health Centre, Station Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3DU
Tesco Instore Pharmacy2.90 miles
Station Road, Carn Brae Industrial Est, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3QJ
Day Lewis Plc4.31 miles
21 Trelowarren Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8AD
Boots4.32 miles
2 Trelowarren Street, Camborne, TR14 8AA
Boots4.38 miles
40 Fore Street, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 9EF
Boots4.44 miles
10 Commercial Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8JY
Victoria Pharmacy4.46 miles
2 Pengelly Way, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DP
Boots4.50 miles
55-56 Vicarage Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0TH
Sainsbury's Pharmacy6.51 miles
Sainsburys Supermarket, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3XL
Boots6.99 miles
Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2JA
Leisure
Park
MANINGHAM WOOD2.45 miles
CORNWALL AND WEST DEVON MINING LANDSCAPE2.72 miles
TEHIDY3.38 miles
ST AGNES4.46 miles
THE SPINNEY4.53 miles
RED RIVER VALLEY4.55 miles
GODREVY - PORTREATH4.62 miles
CARCLEW (Grade II Listed)5.64 miles
ENYS (Grade II Listed)6.52 miles
GLASNEY VALLEY7.05 miles
CHYVERTON PARK (Grade II Listed)7.45 miles
CONNOR DOWN7.56 miles
GWITHIAN GREEN7.70 miles
ST GOTHIAN SANDS7.85 miles
TRELISSICK (Grade II* Listed)8.07 miles
GWITHIAN TOWANS8.24 miles
Shop
Groceries
Mount Ambrose Post Office & Stores0.13 miles
84 Mount Ambrose, Redruth Cornwall TR15 1QR
Co-op Redruth0.62 miles
East End, Redruth, TR15 1PL
Co-op Redruth0.91 miles
Close Hill, Redruth, TR15 1EP
Greens News & Food0.94 miles
72 Fore Street, Redruth Cornwall TR15 2AF
Iceland Redruth0.99 miles
25 Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2BQ
Co-op Redruth1.14 miles
Trewirgie, TR15 2QJ
Tesco Redruth (Superstore)1.16 miles
Tolgus Hill, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AX
Nisa Local1.26 miles
Fore St, St Day, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5JU
St Day General Store1.32 miles
12 Church Street, St Day Redruth Cornwall TR16 5JY
Carharrack Store1.69 miles
8 Church Street, Carharrack Redruth Cornwall TR16 5RW
SPAR Lanner2.14 miles
Spar Lanner Moor Garage, Lanner, Cornwall, TR16 6HT
Morrisons Redruth2.42 miles
Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3NH
Co-op Redruth2.42 miles
Illogan, TR16 4RX
Co-op Redruth2.42 miles
Higher Broad Lane, Illogan, TR15 3JL
Lidl Pool2.48 miles
Agar Road, Pool, TR15 3EE
Nisa Local2.58 miles
Highfield Rd, Mount Hawke, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8DZ
Transport
Airport
Penzance Airport15.70 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport16.75 miles
Land's End St Just Airport22.40 miles
Bus Stop
Mount Pleasant Terrace (NE)0.06 miles
Mount Pleasent Terrace (SW)0.06 miles
Highway Lane (SW)0.12 miles
Highway Lane (NE)0.12 miles
Church (NE)0.18 miles
Treganoon Road (SW)0.20 miles
Treganoon Road (E)0.21 miles
Church (SW)0.21 miles
Martinvale Avenue (NW)0.22 miles
Martinvale (SE)0.22 miles
Treskerby (W)0.23 miles
Texaco Garage (S)0.23 miles
Treskerby (E)0.23 miles
Opposite Church (SW)0.24 miles
Texaco Garage (N)0.24 miles
Sandy Lane Junction (S)0.30 miles
Ferry Port
Ponsharden Ferry Landing7.78 miles
Trelisick Ferry Landing8.35 miles
Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing8.42 miles
Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing8.51 miles
Tolverne Ferry Landing8.56 miles
Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing8.74 miles
Falmouth Custom House Quay9.09 miles
Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing9.25 miles
St Mawes Ferry Landing10.60 miles
Helford Passage Ferry Landing10.64 miles
Helford Village Ferry Landing10.85 miles
Place Ferry Landing11.18 miles
Penzance Ferry Terminal16.51 miles
Mevagissey Ferry Landing19.08 miles
Padstow Ferry Landing23.95 miles
Rock Padstow Ferry Landing24.32 miles
Railway Station
Redruth Rail Station0.95 miles
Camborne Rail Station4.41 miles
Perranwell Rail Station4.83 miles
Truro Rail Station6.67 miles
Penryn Rail Station6.76 miles
Penmere Rail Station8.65 miles
Falmouth Town Rail Station9.30 miles
Falmouth Docks Rail Station9.47 miles
Hayle Rail Station10.02 miles
Lelant Rail Station10.74 miles
Lelant Saltings Rail Station11.06 miles
St Erth Rail Station11.44 miles
Carbis Bay Rail Station11.55 miles
St Ives (Cornwall) Rail Station11.98 miles
Newquay Rail Station13.27 miles
Quintrell Downs Rail Station13.71 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TR15 1E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment286
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
74 (FLAT 1), HIGHER FORE STREET

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2AR		£96,950
2025-06-17
flatmaisonette
leasehold
P C UPGRADE CENTRE, 8, BOND STREET

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2QB		£100,000
2025-06-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
KELSO, GWEAL AN TOP

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2DR		£75,000
2025-05-14
semidetached
freehold
12, PENGOVER PARC

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1JA		£159,950
2025-04-22
terraced
freehold
4, HIGHER FORE STREET

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2AJ		£175,000
2025-04-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
37, WHYM KIBBAL COURT

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2FH		£80,000
2025-04-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, EAST PARK

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2DP		£272,500
2025-04-08
detached
freehold
38, KNIGHTS WAY
MOUNT AMBROSE
REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1PA		£252,500
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
CHY BRE (5), MOUNT AMBROSE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1NR		£266,500
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
19, LOWARTHOW MARGHAS

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2DZ		£365,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
34, EAST END

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2EJ		£152,475
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
13, ELVAN MEWS
REDRUTH HIGHWAY
REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1EH		£252,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
20, MARTINVALE PARC
MOUNT AMBROSE
REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1SD		£211,000
2025-03-25
terraced
freehold
38, BELLEVUE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1LE		£152,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
17, GLENDALE CRESCENT

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2JR		£278,000
2025-03-17
detached
freehold
44, FALMOUTH ROAD

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2QP		£190,000
2025-03-05
terraced
freehold
6, TRERUFFE PLACE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2EW		£117,000
2025-02-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
98, DRUMP ROAD

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1PW		£233,000
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
21, WESLEY STREET

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2EG		£219,950
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
10, TRERUFFE PLACE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2EW		£110,000
2024-12-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
THE COACH HOUSE COTTAGE, SUNNYSIDE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2PZ		£150,000
2024-11-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
3, ALMA PLACE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2AT		£63,000
2024-08-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
GURNARDS HOUSE (FLAT 2), BACK LANE WEST

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2BT		£87,950
2025-03-24
flatmaisonette
leasehold
10, PARK TRIELIN

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2FT		£269,950
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
57, KNIGHTS WAY
MOUNT AMBROSE
REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1PA		£270,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
11, GLENDALE CRESCENT

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2JR		£231,750
2025-03-19
detached
freehold
19, EAST END

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2EJ		£75,000
2025-03-13
terraced
freehold
8, SYMONS TERRACE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1AA		£235,000
2025-03-07
terraced
freehold
5A, ST STEPHENS CRESCENT
TRELEIGH
REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR16 4FP		£340,000
2025-02-21
detached
freehold
11, STRAWBERRY CLOSE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1HE		£258,000
2025-02-13
terraced
freehold
9, WESLEY COURT

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2EN		£95,000
2025-02-10
terraced
freehold
5, ALBANY ROAD

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2HU		£380,000
2025-02-06
semidetached
freehold
3, RULE STREET

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1EN		£235,000
2025-01-30
semidetached
freehold
12, MOUNT PLEASANT
REDRUTH HIGHWAY
REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1SA		£256,000
2025-01-29
terraced
freehold
6, PENHALE ESTATE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1HG		£255,000
2024-10-10
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD RAILWAY INN (FLAT 3), WESLEY STREET

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2ES		£68,000
2024-10-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, HIGHER FORE STREET

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2AJ		£410,000
2024-10-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
27, ROSE ROW

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1LB		£105,000
2024-09-20
terraced
freehold
8, BACK LANE WEST

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2BT		£977,000
2025-01-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
19, ALBANY ROAD

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2HU		£320,000
2025-01-16
semidetached
freehold
12, WHYM KIBBAL COURT

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2FH		£129,950
2024-12-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
THE COACH HOUSE, SUNNYSIDE

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2PZ		£190,000
2024-12-13
terraced
freehold
6, BASSET STREET

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2EA		£150,000
2024-12-13
terraced
freehold
11, WHYM KIBBAL COURT

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2FH		£150,000
2024-12-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, TRENESSA GARDENS

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1AZ		£395,000
2024-12-03
detached
freehold
2, HIGHLAND PARK

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2EX		£345,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
5, EAST PARK

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 2DP		£250,000
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
DEAKINS COURT (FLAT 8), SHOOT ROW

REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1BZ		£107,000
2024-11-15
flatmaisonette
leasehold
4, MIDDLE ROAD
REDRUTH HIGHWAY
REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1RX		£140,000
2024-11-14
terraced
freehold
CHAPEAU GRIS, 31
MOUNT AMBROSE
REDRUTH
CORNWALL
TR15 1NX		£335,000
2024-11-04
detached
freehold
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