Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

CASTLE GATE, TR20 8BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TR20 8BQ — age 51, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castle Gate, 0.3km from Castle Gate in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay ward and the St Ives constituency.

For families considering a move, TR20 8BQ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for TR20 8BQ 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 8BQ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

TR20 8BQ 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 Room0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance3.6 km
  • St Erth5.6 km
  • Lelant Saltings6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lay By0.3 km
  • Lay By0.3 km