TR26 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from St. Ives in St Ives (Cornwall). Administratively it sits within St Ives West & Towednack ward and the St Ives constituency.
Day-to-day life in TR26 1AL has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TR26 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00096060 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR26 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR26 1AL.
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
TR26 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR26 1AL. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR26 1AL 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 Holidays0.3 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 Deli0.3 km
- Harbour Delights0.3 km
- Norway Stores0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Balcony Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
- Harbour Pool & Billiards Club0.2 km
- The Castle Inn0.2 km
- The Lifeboat Inn0.2 km
- The Sloop Inn0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- 53 Fore Street0.3 km
- Balancing Eel0.4 km
- Beach Restaurant And Takeaway0.3 km
- Beer & Bird0.2 km
- Cellar Bistro0.3 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.3 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.3 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.4 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 Bay1.9 km
- Lelant4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- The Terrace0.1 km
- Royal Square0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR261AL · Data under Open Government Licence