TR15 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glen Leigh, 0.4km from Plain-an-Gwarry in Redruth. Administratively it sits within Redruth North ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR15 1BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TR15 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00095490 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEN LEIGH, TR15 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEN LEIGH, TR15 1BU.
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£ 35,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR15 1BU 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in TR15 1BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR15 1BU. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR15 1BU has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Curnow School
Pennoweth Primary School
Redruth School
Treleigh Community Primary School
Trewirgie Junior School
Trewirgie Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Greens Newsagents1.0 km
- The Grow Box0.9 km
- Warrens Bakery Limited1.0 km
- The Funky Brownie Co1.0 km
- Brays And K's Pasty Shop0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Boesti1.0 km
- Hatters Coffee House0.9 km
- Regal Cinema Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- Jenn's Diner0.6 km
- Amity Tandoori1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Lucky House1.0 km
- New Hong Sing Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Redruth Grill0.9 km
- The Crispy Cod0.9 km
- Kaarma1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Penventon Park Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Miners Arms0.4 km
- Redruth R F C0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
- Tricky's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redruth1.1 km
- Camborne5.7 km
- Perranwell9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Glen Leigh0.1 km
- Glen Leigh0.1 km
- Edmund Road0.1 km
- Edmund Road0.1 km
- Harmony Close0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TR151BU · Data under Open Government Licence