TR26 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Back Street, 0.1km from St. Ives in St Ives (Cornwall). Administratively it sits within St Ives West & Towednack ward and the St Ives constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for TR26 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00096068 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK STREET, TR26 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK STREET, TR26 1AE.
144
59
£ 37,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR26 1AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
TR26 1AE is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 76% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 59).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR26 1AE. The average age is 59.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 199,000
2 sales · Mean £ 199,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR26 1AE is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Ives Infant School
St Ives Junior School
St Ives School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Tregenna Castle Hotel0.9 km
- H F Holidays0.5 km
- Harbour View House0.2 km
- St Ives Bay Hotel0.3 km
- St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cheese On Coast0.2 km
- Flapjackery0.2 km
- Fore Street Deli0.1 km
- Harbour Delights0.2 km
- Norway Stores0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Balcony Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
- Harbour Pool & Billiards Club0.1 km
- The Castle Inn0.0 km
- The Lifeboat Inn0.1 km
- The Sloop Inn0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- 53 Fore Street0.1 km
- Balancing Eel0.3 km
- Beach Restaurant And Takeaway0.2 km
- Beer & Bird0.0 km
- Cellar Bistro0.1 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.1 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.3 km
- Wafflelicious0.2 km
- Delices Du Monde0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Ives0.5 km
- Carbis Bay2.1 km
- Lelant4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Square0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Tate Gallery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TR261AE · Data under Open Government Licence