Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PENCARROW ROAD, TR16 4DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENCARROW ROAD, TR16 4DW.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR16 4DW 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.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TR16 4DW is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TR16 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pencarrow Road, 0.2km from Paynter's Lane End in Pool and Illogan. Administratively it sits within Illogan & Portreath ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR16 4DW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 31% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TR16 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00095390 (shared with 6 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 4DW. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

TR16 4DW has low crime rates — 21 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 crime9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Illogan School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.8 km
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Treloweth Community Primary School

Good444 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Park Bottom Stores0.9 km
  • Illogan Stores0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • The Cornish Oven0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Inn1.0 km
  • The Robartes Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Illogan Kebab House0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Aviary Court Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redruth3.0 km
  • Camborne4.5 km
  • Perranwell11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Penwartha Road0.1 km
  • Penwartha Road0.1 km
  • Illogan Park0.1 km
  • Illogan Park0.2 km
  • Chapel0.3 km