Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TR12 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR12 6BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

348

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

TR12 6BU is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 43.6% year-on-year.

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

TR12 6BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from St Martin in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Helston South & Meneage ward and the St Ives constituency.

For families considering a move, TR12 6BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 43.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR12 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00095448 (shared with 23 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 TR12 6BU. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

5 sales · Mean £ 165,900

Detached

£ 284,000

6 sales · Mean £ 319,583

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

4 sales · Mean £ 291,250

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

TR12 6BU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Gwella Ice Cream0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penmere10.4 km
  • Falmouth10.9 km
  • Falmouth Town11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Boskernow0.1 km
  • Boskernow0.1 km