Some of the notable shops in the village are a Tesco Extra, on the site of Heathcoat's textile factory; a Morrisons on the site of the Flamingo Ballroom;[REF] and a B&Q DIY Store, on the site of Holman's Climax factory.
Pool is part of the ecclesiastical parish of Illogan,[REF] and part of the civil parish of Carn Brea [REF].