Welcome to Crantock
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Crantock (Cornish: Lanngorrow) is a coastal civil parish and a village in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The village is approximately two miles (3 km) southwest of Newquay.Crantock dates back to 460 AD when a group of Irish hermits founded an oratory there. The village lies to the south of the River Gannel which forms a natural boundary between the parishes of Newquay and Crantock. The River Gannel is tidal and ferries operate on a seasonal basis from Fern Pit to Crantock Beach. The River Gannel runs along Crantock Beach and joins the Atlantic Ocean. The village can be reached from the A3075 road via the junction at Trevemper. The hamlets of Treninnick and West Pentire are in the parish.Large parts of the parish are now in the ownership of the National Trust, including West Pentire headland which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest noted for its wild flowers and rare plants.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
533 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
924 (2021) |
Density |
173 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.6 |
Ward |
Newlyn and Goonhavern |
District |
Cornwall |
Postcodes |
TR8 |
ONS ID |
E04011422 |
Council
Contact details for Crantock Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Crantock Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Crantock Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Crantock Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Crantock Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Crantock Parish.
Local News
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Crantock's Call: Enroll in Big Green Adventures Beach Lifeguard Training this April
Published: 4th Apr 2024
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Popular café Jam Jar Cornwall owes former pizza chef nearly £25k including unpaid wages
Published: 5th Apr 2024
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North Coast Choir performs song for bereaved at Christmas
Published: 13th Dec 2023