Is TR12 6DT a safe place to live?

Yes, TR12 6DT 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 6DT?

The population for the TR12 6DT area is approximately 358 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TR12 6DT House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

358

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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10/10

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8/10

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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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9/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TR12 6DT's 68% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% 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 6DT are sourced from Output Area E00095444 (shared with 28 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 6DT. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

TR12 6DT has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Penmere10.2 km
Falmouth Town10.6 km
Falmouth10.6 km