About Charaton Cross

Charaton Cross is a small settlement located in the civil parish of St Breward, within the county of Cornwall, England. Situated in the western part of the county, it lies near the border with Devon, and is part of the wider area known for its rolling countryside and rural character. The village is positioned close to the River Tamar, which forms a natural boundary between Cornwall and Devon. The surrounding landscape features open fields, hedgerows, and scattered farmsteads, typical of the Cornish countryside. The area is accessible via minor roads, with the nearest larger village being St Breward, approximately two miles to the east. The postcode area for Charaton Cross is PL14, which covers parts of central and western Cornwall. The community is quiet and residential, with a small number of homes and limited local amenities.

School Ratings in Charaton Cross

Charaton Cross is served by 16 schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Charaton Cross

Property prices average £261K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £344K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Charaton Cross

Local crime rates sit broadly in line with national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Charaton Cross, with 22 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Charaton Cross

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Charaton Cross falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Charaton Cross

Most properties in Charaton Cross can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,085 sales

Average Price £261K
£100 — £4.14M
Detached £344K 1,539
Semi £207K 829
Terraced £181K 1,153
Flat £106K 211

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

11 Primary
2 Secondary
3 Other
Pensilva Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1 miles Upton Cross Academy Primary 2.1 miles Darite Primary Academy Primary Good 2.8 miles Quethiock CofE School Primary Good 3 miles Callington Children's Centre Good 3.4 miles Callington Primary School Primary 3.4 miles St Cleer Primary Academy Primary Good 3.5 miles Callington Community College Secondary Good 3.5 miles Menheniot Primary School Primary Good 4.3 miles St Martin's CofE Primary School Primary Good 4.3 miles Liskeard School and Community College Secondary 4.3 miles Caradon Alternative Provision Academy 4.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Charaton Cross IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Charaton Cross in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
5/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
5/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
4/10
4,839 Children (0-15) 15%
18,340 Working Age 58%
11,228 Older (60+) 36%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 38.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Charaton Cross 140 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Charaton Cross experiences crime rates that are roughly comparable to the national picture. Violence & sexual offences is the most reported category, consistent with broader patterns across similar communities. Day-to-day life here reflects the usual mix of challenges found in any established town.

57 Violence & Sexual Offences
22 Shoplifting
14 Anti-Social Behaviour
12 Other Theft
9 Criminal Damage & Arson
7 Public Order
7 Other Crime
5 Weapons
2 Drugs
2 Theft from Person
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Burglary
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Menheniot Train Station 5.3 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt Train Station 6.5 miles
Causeland Train Station 6.7 miles
Calstock Train Station 8 miles
St Germans Train Station 8.2 miles
Sandplace Train Station 8.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Pensilva 0.6 miles Gang 0.6 miles Woolston 0.9 miles Middlehill 1.2 miles St Ive 1.2 miles St Ive Cross 1.4 miles Parkfield 1.4 miles Caradon Town 1.4 miles Downgate 1.8 miles Golberdon 1.8 miles Trewoodloe 1.8 miles Trevigro 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Cornwall
Ward Liskeard Central
Constituency South East Cornwall
Parish Liskeard
Region South West

Streets in PL14 30 shown View all streets

A38 10 A390 13 Addington North 1 Allen Vale 1 Amanda Way 1 Aries Hill 1 Ashbury Close 1 Austin Close 1 B3251 3 B3252 1 B3254 27 B3359 1 B3360 1 Barnecut Close 1 Barras Close 1 Barras Cross 1 Barras Place 2 Barras Street 8 Bay Tree Hill 5 Baynes Close 1 Beech Avenue 1 Beechwood Drive 3 Belgrave Terrace 1 Belmont Park 2 Beneathway 2 Bodgara Way 4 Bonython Terrace 2 Boveway Drive 1 Bowling Green Court 2 Braeside Park 2

Postcodes in PL14 50 shown View all postcodes

PL14 3AA PL14 3AB PL14 3AE PL14 3AF PL14 3AG PL14 3AH PL14 3AJ PL14 3AL PL14 3AN PL14 3AP PL14 3AQ PL14 3AR PL14 3AS PL14 3AT PL14 3AU PL14 3AW PL14 3AX PL14 3AY PL14 3AZ PL14 3BA PL14 3BB PL14 3BD PL14 3BE PL14 3BG PL14 3BH PL14 3BJ PL14 3BL PL14 3BN PL14 3BP PL14 3BR PL14 3BS PL14 3BT PL14 3BU PL14 3BW PL14 3BX PL14 3BY PL14 3BZ PL14 3DA PL14 3DB PL14 3DD PL14 3DE PL14 3DF PL14 3DG PL14 3DJ PL14 3DN PL14 3DP PL14 3DQ PL14 3DR PL14 3DS PL14 3DT