Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

CASTLE GATE, TR20 8BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE GATE, TR20 8BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TR20 8BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 80% 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.

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

TR20 8BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castle Gate, 0.2km from Castle Gate in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay ward and the St Ives constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TR20, TR20 8BG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for TR20 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00095919 (shared with 13 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 TR20 8BG. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

4 sales · Mean £ 306,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

TR20 8BG has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Green Pig Farm Tea Room0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance3.9 km
  • St Erth5.4 km
  • Lelant Saltings5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lay By0.0 km
  • Lay By0.0 km