Redruth South lies in the southern part of the market town of Redruth in Cornwall, England, and is set within the classic granite-and-hedgerow terrain of west Cornwall. The area is immediately recognisable for its 19th‑century mining relics - engine houses, chimneys and spoil heaps - forming part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, and its streets reflect the town’s boom-era terraces and industrial heritage.
Since the decline of deep tin mining, including the nearby South Crofty workings, the neighbourhood has become a mix of residential communities, local shops and small businesses with ongoing regeneration and tourism linked to mining history. There is a strong local identity, active community groups, sports clubs and cultural events, and many residents commute to regional centres such as Truro or Plymouth for work.
Postcode districts covering Redruth South
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Falmouth 8.5 miles13.6 km
- St. Austell 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Truro 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Camborne 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Newquay 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Penzance 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Helston 8.5 miles13.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Redruth Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Carn Brea Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Lanner Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Four Lanes Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Redruth Central, Carharrack & St. Day Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pool Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Redruth North Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Illogan Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Pool & Tehidy Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- St. Day Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Carharrack Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Redruth South
TR15 2HN, TR15 2HA, TR15 2HG, TR15 2LB, TR15 2RA, TR15 2FD, TR15 2HY, TR15 2EA, TR15 2RJ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Exeter International Airport 87.2 miles140.3 km
- Redruth Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Camborne Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
Hotels near Redruth South Ad
- Penventon Park Hotel 4 0.6 miles1 km
- Portreath Arms 3.7 miles6 km
- Beacon Country House Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Inn for All Seasons 1.5 miles2.5 km
- The Valley Cottages 5 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Townhouse Rooms 4 8 miles12.8 km
- Rose in Vale Country House Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Tyacks Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Trelawne Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
- Greenbank Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Redruth South
- Trewirgie Infants' School Primary
- Trewirgie Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Swanpool Beach Beach 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Gylly Beach Beach 9 miles14.4 km
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Perranporth Beach Beach 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Pencalenick Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Pendower Beach 12.6 miles20.4 km
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 13.1 miles21 km
- Crantock Beach Beach 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Lane Theatre Theatre 14.4 miles23.1 km