TR26 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Andrews Street, 0.2km from St. Ives in St Ives (Cornwall). Administratively it sits within St Ives West & Towednack ward and the St Ives constituency.
Within the TR26 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £528k, up 12.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TR26 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00096060 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS STREET, TR26 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS STREET, TR26 1AH.
139
51
£ 37,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 51, TR26 1AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR26 1AH. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 375,775
6 sales · Mean £ 403,841
Terraced
£ 550,000
2 sales · Mean £ 550,000
Detached
£ 701,000
2 sales · Mean £ 701,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR26 1AH is moderate at 87 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 Hotel0.8 km
- H F Holidays0.4 km
- Harbour View House0.1 km
- St Ives Bay Hotel0.2 km
- St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cheese On Coast0.3 km
- Flapjackery0.3 km
- Fore Street Deli0.2 km
- Harbour Delights0.3 km
- Norway Stores0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Balcony Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
- Harbour Pool & Billiards Club0.2 km
- The Castle Inn0.1 km
- The Lifeboat Inn0.2 km
- The Sloop Inn0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- 53 Fore Street0.2 km
- Balancing Eel0.3 km
- Beach Restaurant And Takeaway0.3 km
- Beer & Bird0.1 km
- Cellar Bistro0.2 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.3 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.3 km
- Wafflelicious0.3 km
- Delices Du Monde0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Ives0.4 km
- Carbis Bay2.0 km
- Lelant4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- The Terrace0.2 km
- Royal Square0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR261AH · Data under Open Government Licence