TR4 8AY is a safe, established residential area on Forthvean Road, 0.5km from Porthtowan in Porthtowan. Administratively it sits within St Agnes ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.
For families considering a move, TR4 8AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £487k.
Census 2021 statistics for TR4 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00095036 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORTHVEAN ROAD, TR4 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTHVEAN ROAD, TR4 8AY.
417
44
£ 45,500 /yr
42%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TR4 8AY combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£487k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR4 8AY. The average age is 43.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 487,500
2 sales · Mean £ 487,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR4 8AY 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
3 nearby- 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/Atta0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Seasmiths Fish And Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redruth5.3 km
- Camborne8.7 km
- Perranwell11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Forthvean Road0.1 km
- Forthvean Road0.1 km
- Chapel Meadow0.4 km
- Chapel Meadow0.4 km
- Porthtowan Turn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TR48AY · Data under Open Government Licence