Older, solid-walled homes
With 24% of local homes built before the First World War, expect stone or solid brick walls, lath-and-plaster ceilings and roof timbers that have been patched more than once.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Camelford, Cornwall
Surveyors in Camelford
Buying in Camelford? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Camelford
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
About a fifth or more of Camelford's homes are pre-1919, so the right survey depends on the house. Pick Level 3 for anything pre-1919, listed or much altered; a Level 2 covers a standard post-war or modern house in fair condition.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 24% (VOA).
- 24 listed buildings in and around Camelford, 1 of them Grade I or II*.
Camelford market snapshot
£223,000 was the middle price of the 36 Camelford homes sold in 2025; that's down 13% on 2024's £255,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £223,000
- Sales, 2025
- 36
- Median vs 2024
- -12.5%
- Leasehold share
- 8%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 2,983
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £320,000 |
| semi-detached | £225,000 |
| terraced | £191,500 |
Sales mix: detached 36%, terraced 33%, semi-detached 25%, flat/maisonette 6%. PL32. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Camelford built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Camelford
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 24 buildings in and around Camelford, including Manor Farm (Grade II*). On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
List entries: Manor Farm
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Camelford. Permitted development rights are narrower inside a conservation area, so extensions, windows and solar panels may need planning permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
0 of 25 postcodes checked are in Flood Zone 2 or 3, so most of Camelford sits outside the river and sea flood zones. Low-lying streets and surface water can still catch people out.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Camelford is class 6: an estimated 30% or more of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Ask the seller for any radon test result, or test after you move in; remedies are usually straightforward.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
Cornwall's metal-mining history means conveyancers usually order a mining search, and concrete-block homes built before about 1950 may need a mundic test for a mortgage.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Camelford the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). This is the 'killas' country of slate and shale; older homes are often rubble stone, sometimes slate-hung, and weathering of soft stone and mortar is common.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Camelford shows moderate slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
When Camelford's homes were built
Camelford LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Camelford?
For Camelford sellers, 2025 medians were detached £320,000, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £191,500. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Places near Camelford
- Delabole 3.7 km · £260,000
- Tintagel 6.7 km · £285,000
- Boscastle 6.9 km · £282,500
- Port Isaac 11.2 km · £360,000
- Wadebridge 16.3 km · £320,000
- Bodmin 17.1 km · £225,000
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Camelford survey questions
How much do houses cost in Camelford?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 36 homes sold in Camelford in 2025 with a median price of £223,000 (down 13% on 2024's £255,000). The most common type sold was detached (36% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Camelford?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 24% (VOA). 24 listed buildings in and around Camelford, 1 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Camelford in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Camelford, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 30% or more of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 6).
Does Camelford flood?
It depends on the street: 0 of 25 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (0 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
Do I need a mining search when buying in Camelford?
Usually, yes. Mining searches are standard for Cornish purchases. Your conveyancer orders it; a mundic test is a separate check on pre-1950 concrete.
How do I get a survey quote in Camelford?
Online, in a couple of minutes: Survey Booker gives an instant price for Camelford homes. You can also call us.