TR4 8AU is a safe, established residential area on Forthvean Crescent, 0.5km from Porthtowan in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Illogan & Portreath ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.
For serious buyers, TR4 8AU is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TR4 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00095400 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORTHVEAN CRESCENT, TR4 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTHVEAN CRESCENT, TR4 8AU.
457
44
£ 42,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
TR4 8AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR4 8AU. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 346,250
4 sales · Mean £ 333,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR4 8AU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Porthtowan Tourist Park Ltd0.9 km
- Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives0.9 km
- Nature's Treats0.5 km
- Porthtowan Village Stores0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Unicorn On The Beach0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Blue0.9 km
- Porthtowan Beach Cafe0.9 km
- Wilder Allotment Kitchen/Atta0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Seasmiths Fish And Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redruth5.2 km
- Camborne8.7 km
- Perranwell11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Forthvean Road0.1 km
- Forthvean Road0.1 km
- Chapel Meadow0.3 km
- Chapel Meadow0.3 km
- Porthtowan Turn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TR48AU · Data under Open Government Licence