Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

THE BEACON, TR11 2BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BEACON, TR11 2BD.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TR11 2BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, TR11 2BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR11 2BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Beacon, 0.2km from The Beacon in Falmouth. Administratively it sits within Falmouth Penwerris ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR11 2BD is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.

Census 2021 statistics for TR11 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00095107 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR11 2BD. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 216,500

4 sales · Mean £ 242,750

Terraced

£ 183,000

6 sales · Mean £ 196,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TR11 2BD is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences142
Anti-social behaviour106
Criminal damage and arson51
Shoplifting45
Other theft37

school Local Schools

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Falmouth Primary Academy

Good273 pupils0.2 km
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King Charles Church of England Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Flushing School

Good93 pupils1.0 km
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Marlborough School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth

Outstanding215 pupils1.3 km
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Falmouth School

Requires Improvement987 pupils1.4 km
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St Francis CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Front0.9 km
  • Oddfellows Arms0.8 km
  • Quayside Inn0.9 km
  • Chain Locker0.8 km
  • Seaview Inn0.6 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Harbour Lights0.9 km
  • Castle Beach Cafe0.8 km
  • Dog & Smuggler Tuck Shop0.9 km
  • Penmere Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boslowick Garage1.0 km
  • Cornish Kitchen0.9 km
  • Oggies Cornish Kitchen0.9 km
  • Roses News0.5 km
  • A Gift From Cornwall0.8 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ambleside Guesthouse0.6 km
  • Merchants Manor0.8 km
  • Broadmead Hotel0.3 km
  • Greenbank Hotel And Working Boat Pub0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Amanzi Restaurant0.8 km
  • Balti Curries0.9 km
  • Bodega 180.9 km
  • Crows Nest Coffee Bar1.0 km
  • Culture Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Falmouth0.8 km
  • Penmere0.9 km
  • Falmouth Town1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Beacon School0.1 km
  • Beacon School0.1 km
  • Trevethen Close0.1 km
  • Quarry Road Car Park0.2 km
  • Trevethen Road0.2 km