neighbouring areas
| Bodmin | Launceston | Penzance | St. Ives |
| Bude | Liskeard | St. Austell | Truro |
| Falmouth | Looe | St. Agnes | Wadebridge |
| Fowey | Newquay | St Austell | |
| Helston | Padstow | St. Columb |
West of Redruth and south of the A30, Camborne is one of Cornwall's larger towns with a population of 20,000. In the 19th century it was an industrial town, made prosperous through the mining of tin and copper.
In 1931, the ruins of a Roman villa were found near Camborne, the only known Roman villa in the whole of Cornwall. If you are looking for villas, cottages or houses for sale in Camborne there is a good mix of period and modern. Near the centre of town are Victorian and Edwardian terraced cottages offering three or four bedrooms. Semi-detached and detached modern family homes are mostly located in the suburbs, with period houses such as barn conversions, granite farmhouses, and small mansions set within more rural locations.
Flats for sale in Camborne are usually found in converted terraced houses. Please contact Camborne estate agents for details of flats currently available and for all cottages and houses.
Amenities for property in Camborne
Camborne is a strikingly attractive town with many fine buildings including a majestic Wesleyan Church, Passmore Edwards Library, St Martin & St Meriadoc Church, and Carn Brea Castle. Carn Brea Leisure Centre has two swimming pools, fitness and health suites, facilities for indoor and outdoor sports, special activities for children, and a conference venue. There are numerous independent shops in Camborne as well as major stores such as Tesco, WHSmith and Boots. Camborne's famous son is Richard Trevithick who invented a steam engine which travelled along the road. His statue stands outside the town library and his memory is celebrated every year on Trevithick Day. Attractions include model exhibitions, vintage vehicles, Male Voice Choirs, concerts by the Camborne Town Band and the Bal Maidens' and Miners' Dances, which are performed by local school children.
Transport in Camborne
The railway station in Camborne offers services to Penzance with a journey time of 30 minutes and to Exeter St David's in 2hrs 30mins. Camborne is well-served by local buses and there are long-distance routes to Nottingham, Edinburgh and London.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Camborne, which is covered by postcode TR14, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns in Cornwall such as Penzance, St Ives, Helston, Falmouth, Truro, St Austell and Newquay.