Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MERRITTS HILL, TR16 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRITTS HILL, TR16 4DF.

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

353

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TR16 4DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 24.2% year-on-year.

home £312,692 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR16 4DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Merritts Hill, 0.2km from Illogan in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Pool & Tehidy ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TR16, TR16 4DF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, down 24.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR16 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00095406 (shared with 9 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 TR16 4DF. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

9 sales · Mean £ 265,500

Detached

£ 301,500

12 sales · Mean £ 362,870

Flat

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

TR16 4DF has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Treloweth Community Primary School

Good444 pupils0.8 km
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Illogan School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.3 km
S

Pool Academy

Good551 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Park Bottom Stores0.8 km
  • Illogan Stores0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • The Cornish Oven0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New Inn0.8 km
  • The Robartes Arms0.8 km
  • Tricky's0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Illogan Kebab House0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Manha Spice House0.7 km
  • Cousin Jacks0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redruth2.6 km
  • Camborne4.3 km
  • Perranwell10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Paynters Lane0.2 km
  • Paynters Lane0.2 km
  • Merrits Hill0.2 km
  • Merrits Hill0.2 km
  • Illogan Park0.4 km