Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TR26 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR26 1AR.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TR26 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 60% social renting, TR26 1AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

TR26 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Ayr in St Ives (Cornwall). Administratively it sits within St Ives West & Towednack ward and the St Ives constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR26 1AR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TR26 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00096049 (shared with 7 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 TR26 1AR. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TR26 1AR has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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St Ives Infant School

Good172 pupils0.3 km
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St Ives Junior School

Outstanding244 pupils0.3 km
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St Ives School

Good614 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Tregenna Castle Hotel1.0 km
  • H F Holidays0.6 km
  • Harbour View House0.6 km
  • St Ives Bay Hotel0.7 km
  • St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • St Ives Community Orchard0.7 km
  • 53 Fore Street0.6 km
  • Balancing Eel0.8 km
  • Beach Restaurant And Takeaway0.7 km
  • Beer & Bird0.6 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Sharkys Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • St Ives Pizza Company0.9 km
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.6 km
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.7 km
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Cheese On Coast0.7 km
  • Flapjackery0.7 km
  • Fore Street Deli0.6 km
  • Harbour Delights0.7 km
  • Norway Stores0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Balcony Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
  • Harbour Pool & Billiards Club0.6 km
  • The Castle Inn0.6 km
  • The Lifeboat Inn0.6 km
  • The Sloop Inn0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Ives0.8 km
  • Carbis Bay2.3 km
  • Lelant4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Treverbyn Road0.1 km
  • Treverbyn Road0.1 km
  • Opp St James Court0.1 km
  • Ayr Court Flats0.1 km
  • Ayr Court Flats0.2 km