Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BOSVEAN GARDENS, TR16 4DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSVEAN GARDENS, TR16 4DH.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR16 4DH spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 65.3% year-on-year.

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

TR16 4DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bosvean Gardens, 0.2km from Illogan in Pool and Illogan. Administratively it sits within Illogan & Portreath ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.

For families considering a move, TR16 4DH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 £258k, down 65.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR16 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00095391 (shared with 4 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 4DH. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 266,000

10 sales · Mean £ 253,750

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

7 sales · Mean £ 232,500

Terraced

£ 177,750

10 sales · Mean £ 185,195

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

TR16 4DH has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Illogan School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.0 km
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Treloweth Community Primary School

Good444 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Park Bottom Stores0.8 km
  • Illogan Stores0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • The Cornish Oven0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Inn0.9 km
  • The Robartes Arms0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Illogan Kebab House0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Manha Spice House0.4 km
  • Cousin Jacks0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redruth2.8 km
  • Camborne4.4 km
  • Perranwell11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Paynters Lane0.2 km
  • Illogan Park0.2 km
  • Illogan Park0.2 km
  • Paynters Lane0.2 km
  • Penwartha Road0.3 km