Is TR12 6BX a safe place to live?

Yes, TR12 6BX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TR12 6BX?

The population for the TR12 6BX area is approximately 348 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TR12 6BX House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

348

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Avg Age

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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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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 44, TR12 6BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR12 6BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from St Martin in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Helston South & Meneage ward and the St Ives constituency.

For families considering a move, TR12 6BX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TR12 6BX 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 6BX. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TR12 6BX has low crime rates — 5 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 arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Penmere9.8 km
Falmouth10.5 km
Falmouth Town10.5 km