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Camelford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Camelford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,335. Elevation: 653 ft (199 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,335 Population 306/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,453 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Camelford

Camelford

Camelford is a town and civil parish in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, situated in the River Camel valley north-west of Bodmin Moor. The town is approximately ten miles (16 km) north of Bodmin. The parish was historically called Lanteglos and was renamed Camelford after its largest settlement in 1934. As well as Camelford and the small village of Lanteglos, the parish also covers surrounding rural areas, including the hamlets of Helstone, Tregoodwell, and Trewalder. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 3,378 and the population of the built up area was 2,926.

People

Population2,335
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,453
Per Capita$44,453
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$368,220
Rent$1,111
Ownership67.4%
Housing Units934

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+49.4%

Community

Population2,335
Population Density306 / sq mi
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Coordinates50.6219°, -4.6796°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,045 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,453
Median Age47.6 years

About Camelford

Camelford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,335. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Camelford has a population of 2,335 with a density of 306 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (3.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,335
Total Population
306
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above United Kingdom avg
7.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Camelford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Camelford is $44,453, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,453 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $855, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 212 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Camelford vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,453
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,453
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)212

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Camelford is $368,220, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,111 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 67.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 934 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$368,220
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,111
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.4%
Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied32.6%
Housing Units934

Property Tax

Camelford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates50.6219°N, 4.6796°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (May) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 17, 2018.

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 135 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 101 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 90 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 42 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 130 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 130 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 116 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 95 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 130 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 91 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 122 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 87 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 142 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 71 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 96 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 100 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 60 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 63 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Camelford has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.4").

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30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.4%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density306/sq mi
Total Area7.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Camelford

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sir James Smith's School
St Breward Community Primary School
Camelford Community Primary School
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Radio Stations near Camelford

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chaos Radio (FR) music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Newquay MP3 128 kbps
The Source FM classical, community radio MP3 110 kbps

Museums in Camelford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Keep
Bodmin Town Museum
Canal Barge Workshop
Cornwall at War Museum
Davidstow Creamery Museum
Discovering42
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum
Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum
King Arthur's Great Halls
Liskeard and District Museum
Lostwithiel Museum
Minions Heritage Centre
Museum of Cycling
Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
RAF Davidstow Moor Memorial Museum
The Castle Heritage Centre

Libraries in Camelford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bodmin Library and Information Service0.0
Camelford Library0.0
liskeard Library0.0
Lostwithiel Library0.0
Wadebridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Camelford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hallworthy Stockyard
Kivells
Lostwithiel Produce Market
Pendeen Car Boot

Hotels in Camelford

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Countryman Hotel

Cafes in Camelford

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Four Seasons Café & Tea Garden

Veterinaries in Camelford

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Penbode Vets

Bus Stations in Camelford

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Arthurian Centre

Gas Stations in Camelford

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Valley Truckle Filling Station

Gyms in Camelford

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camelford Leisure Centre

Golf Courses in Camelford

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bowood Park Golf Course

Breweries in Camelford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bluntrock Brewery & Taproom
Castle Brewery
Cornish Orchards
Crackington Cider Co
Dowr Kammel Brewing Company
Fowey Valley Cidery & Distillery
Harbour Brewing Co
Haywood Farm Cider
Tintagel Brewery

Airports Near Camelford

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS CuldroseMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bodmin AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnallack AirstripSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorrel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Lundy Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Perranporth AirfieldSmall Airport
Polpidnick Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Porthtowan AirfieldSmall Airport
Predannack AirfieldSmall Airport
RAF Davidstow MoorSmall Airport
Roche Barton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
St Mellion AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Truro AerodromeSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Camelford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Camelford Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Camelford

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Advent Church
Camelford Methodist Church
Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury
Lanteglos Church
Souls Harbour Church
St Breward Parish Church
St. David's Church
Tremail Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Camelford

What is the population of Camelford?

Camelford has a population of 2,335 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 306 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Camelford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,453, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $368,220 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Camelford?

Camelford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

How is the job market in Camelford?

Camelford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $855. There are 212 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Camelford?

The median home value in Camelford is $368,220. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,111. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.

How are the schools in Camelford?

30.6% of adults in Camelford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Camelford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Camelford is 3.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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