Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PAYNTERS LANE, TR16 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAYNTERS LANE, TR16 4DS.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR16 4DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TR16 4DS — age 49, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 24.6% year-on-year.

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

TR16 4DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Paynters Lane, 0.2km from Paynter's Lane End in Pool and Illogan. Administratively it sits within Illogan & Portreath ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.

For families considering a move, TR16 4DS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR16 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00095385 (shared with 11 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 4DS. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Flat

£ 137,000

3 sales · Mean £ 131,333

Terraced

£ 157,250

2 sales · Mean £ 157,250

Detached

£ 282,500

2 sales · Mean £ 282,500

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

TR16 4DS has low crime rates — 18 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Illogan School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.7 km
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Treloweth Community Primary School

Good444 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Park Bottom Stores0.8 km
  • Illogan Stores0.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • The Cornish Oven0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Inn1.0 km
  • The Robartes Arms0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Illogan Kebab House0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Manha Spice House0.0 km
  • Cousin Jacks0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Aviary Court Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redruth3.2 km
  • Camborne4.4 km
  • Perranwell11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Robartes Arms0.1 km
  • Paynters Lane End0.1 km
  • Paynters Lane End0.1 km
  • Robartes Arms0.2 km
  • Treforthlan0.2 km