Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

RICHARDS LANE, TR16 4DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARDS LANE, TR16 4DQ.

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

TR16 4DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 87% 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 26.3% year-on-year.

home £385,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR16 4DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Richards Lane, 0.1km from Illogan in Pool and Illogan. Administratively it sits within Illogan & Portreath ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TR16, TR16 4DQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 26.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR16 4DQ 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 4DQ. 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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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

Detached

£ 308,750

14 sales · Mean £ 324,357

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

TR16 4DQ has low crime rates — 17 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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Treloweth Community Primary School

Good444 pupils1.0 km
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Illogan School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Park Bottom Stores0.8 km
  • Illogan Stores0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • The Cornish Oven0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New Inn0.8 km
  • The Robartes Arms0.6 km
  • Tricky's1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Illogan Kebab House0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Manha Spice House0.5 km
  • Cousin Jacks0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redruth2.7 km
  • Camborne4.4 km
  • Perranwell11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Paynters Lane0.1 km
  • Paynters Lane0.2 km
  • Illogan Park0.2 km
  • Illogan Park0.2 km
  • Merrits Hill0.4 km