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County or areaCornwall
Postcode districtTR4
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 25 min5:09 am – 9:35 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 2 min8:17 am – 4:19 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,469 residentsin the St Agnes & Mount Hawke census areaMedian age 46.53,683 households71% of homes owner-occupied43% owned outright10% social rented, 18% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.4% unemployment rate59% of adults are economically active, 3,945 in work, 29% retiredMain industries: health and social work 22%, retail and wholesale 13%, education 11%Getting to work: 31% work from home, 59% go by car, 1% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle53% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages43% of adults hold a degree or higher12% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 19°C, lows 13°CColdest month February: highs 9°C, lows 4°C1,131 mm of rain a year, 35 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November13 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 4 to 9°CJFebruary: 4 to 9°CFMarch: 5 to 11°CMApril: 5 to 13°CAMay: 8 to 15°CMJune: 11 to 18°CJJuly: 12 to 19°CJAugust: 13 to 19°CASeptember: 11 to 18°CSOctober: 9 to 15°CONovember: 6 to 12°CNDecember: 5 to 10°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksCarn Marthmountain · 3.4 miPorthtowan Beachbeach · 3.1 miNorth Downshill · 1.8 miPorth Towanbay · 3.0 miCarn Breamountain · 4.6 miChapel Porthbay · 3.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesTreskerby Playing Fieldpark · 2.1 miVictoria Parkpark · 3.2 miFairfields Parkpark · 3.5 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes17 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19704 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 18 Jan 201246 mi away, English ChannelMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 19 Nov 202322 mi away, Mount'S Bay, CornwallSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 3.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 11 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband62% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband95% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.5% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,090 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation101 m331 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 75 to 152 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalDuchy Hospital3.9 miGP surgeryMount Hawke3 surgeries within 2 miles1.4 miPharmacySt Day Pharmacy2.2 miDentistRevitalise Dental Centre1.9 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi4 schools3 primary, 1 specialPrimaryBlackwater Community Primary Schoolages 3-11, 128 pupilsright herePrimaryMount Hawke Academyages 4-11, 241 pupils1.4 miSecondaryRedruth Schoolages 11-16, 1,433 pupils3.5 miCollegeTruro and Penwith College3.6 miUniversityFalmouth University9.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportCornwall Airport Newquay NQY14 miMajor airportCardiff International Airport CWL112 miRailway stationRedruth3.2 miBus stationTemp Bus StationTruro5.9 miFerryTruro Ferry Terminal6.0 miBus stops13 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TR4 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Blackwater

  • Star Inn - Marazion

    Bar

    Celtic House The Square, Marazion, TR20 8DX

    15.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWhat a find. Excellent brew pub, friendly, helpful locals and prominent location on the main A30 to Penzance. Will ...

  • Coaching Inn - Roche, Saint Columb

    Bar

    14 Bank Street, Roche, Saint Columb, TR9 6AT

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat place to eat in a group or just alone. friendly and a great menu . Great food great value ...

  • Treguth Inn - Cubert, Newquay

    Cubert, Newquay, TR8 5PP

    8.2 miles away

    5 star reviewA great Old Fashioned Pub well worth a visit. Friendly Staff and fantastic food. There was a very good Quiz ...

  • Robartes Arms - Illogan, Redruth

    Robartes Terrace, Illogan, Redruth, TR16 4RX

    4.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWent for a roast dinner was absolutely tasty.lovely pub would definitely recommend to friends and family.

  • Dragon Bar - Trevisker St Eval, Wadebridge

    750 Orion Drive, Trevisker St Eval, Wadebridge, PL27 7TU

    16.6 miles away

    4 star reviewRecently visited my friends at Trevisker St Eval and dined at the Dragon on a Friday Night. Bearing in ...

 

Top restaurants in Blackwater

  • SCOOBIES TAKE AWAY - Perranporth

    Fast Food Restaurant

    6 Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BL

    5.3 miles away

    5 star reviewScoobies is best for service and quality gone there for 20yrs while on holiday every august.

  • Shanghai Express - Newquay

    Eastern European Restaurant

    28-30 East Street, Newquay, TR7 1BH

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food, fab owner, love it for years!!

  • Watermill - Lelant, Hayle

    Mill Hill, Lelant, Hayle, TR276LQ

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewOn holiday in St Ives Went to the watermill five times Good menu all cooked to perfection great atmosphere, lovely ...

  • Becks Fish and Chips - Carbis Bay, St Ives

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    Longstone Hill, Carbis Bay, St Ives, TR26 2LJ

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewAs a coeliac this is the first fish and chips I have had for many years, due to lack of ...

  • Asha - Falmouth

    2 The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 3QA

    9.3 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have been eating at Asha for many years and although we have eaten at other Indians in town, Asha ...

 

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Top hotels in Blackwater

  • Tolroy Manor Holiday Park - Hayle

    28 Tolroy Road, Hayle, TR27 6HG

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant place to stay . We have just booked another week in June . Lovely staff and well kept holiday ...

 

Top shops in Blackwater

  • SPAR Chester Road - Newquay

    Convenience Store

    3 Chester Road, Newquay, TR7 2RT

    11.4 miles away

    5 star reviewOwner a liverpool football supporter, oh dear ,how sad,nevermind.

  • Meritorious - Hayle

    Craft Store

    5 Penpol Terrace, Hayle, TR27 4BQ

    12.1 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat quality items great customer service thank you

  • Dune Boutique - Hayle

    Formal Wear Store

    1 Fore Street, Hayle, TR27 4DX

    11.5 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely shops and very pleased with my purchases. Prices reasonable and staff friendly and helpful. If your looking for something ...

  • Asda - Penryn

    Christmas Store

    Jennings Road, Penryn, TR10 9LY

    7.9 miles away

    5 star reviewThe first voice you hear is of Alan Foster enticing you to buy today's offers .A very good idea ! ...

  • Select Cars - Truro

    Auto Parts Store

    2 Heron Way, Truro, TR1 2XN

    6.2 miles away

    5 star reviewVery professional service and polite, friendly staff

 

Top supermarkets in Blackwater

  • Morrisons - Ludgvan, Long Rock

    Eastern Green, Ludgvan, Long Rock, TR18 3RF

    18 miles away

    4 star reviewDiscrimination! No tins of sild or brisling in oil, only in tomato,(ugh!!)for months and months. Get some in and ...

 

Top takeaways in Blackwater

  • Lanner Fish & Chip Shop - Lanner, Redruth

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Lanner, Redruth, TR16 6HJ

    3.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat fish and chips great staff

  • Galley Fish & Chip Shop - Truro

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    27 Back Quay, Truro, TR1 2LL

    5.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best fish and chips ever!. I would definitely recommend it. I went there on holiday. Staff there was ...

  • Kays Fish and Chip Shop - Saint Dennis, St Austell

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Saint Dennis, St Austell, PL26 8AD

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly staff. Great food.

  • Eastern Empire - Hayle

    17-19 Commercial Road, Hayle, TR27 4DE

    11.8 miles away

    5 star reviewOne of the best Chinese takeaways we have experienced ! As great Indian takeaway fans, it certainly made an impression ...

  • Dans Plaice - Hayle

    1 Copper Terrace, Hayle, TR27 4EB

    11.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best fish and chips ever eaten bar non , go an give them a try

 

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Top health and beauty in Blackwater

  • Off The Beaten Track - Saint Ives

    Sportswear Store

    2A Fore Street, Saint Ives, TR26 1AB

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewPlease help me contact the owner of this surf shop! Cannonkelly62@gmail.com I need to buy more merchandise & don’t see how. I ...

  • Blush - Newquay

    Beauty

    16A Grosvenor Avenue Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 1SG

    11 miles away

    5 star reviewBlush is the best hairdresser I have had,They are friendly,lovely atmosphere.Very pleased with my hair every time.I have very thick ...

  • Trengweath Mental Health Unit - Redruth

    Clinic

    Penryn Street, Redruth, TR15 2SP

    3.4 miles away

    5 star reviewYou are without doubt a very good team, I have seen 1 or 2 of you ,and at this moment ...

  • Lemon Heads - Truro

    Mens Hairdressers and Barbers

    Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2QD

    5.7 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing hair cutters in lemon heads very happy they defo know how to cut hair

 

Top attractions in Blackwater

  • Perranzabuloe Museum - Perranporth

    Museum

    Ponsmere Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BW

    5.4 miles away

    5 star reviewFabulous little museum telling the history of the area - mining, surfing etc. Really helpful and informative folk who volunteer ...

 

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