Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

WHEAL FRIENDLY GARDENS, TR5 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEAL FRIENDLY GARDENS, TR5 0AR.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR5 0AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TR5 0AR — age 49, 78% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 44.0% year-on-year.

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

TR5 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wheal Friendly Gardens, 0.4km from St Agnes in St Agnes. Administratively it sits within St Agnes ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TR5, TR5 0AR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, down 44.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR5 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00095175 (shared with 19 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 TR5 0AR. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 418,000

2 sales · Mean £ 418,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TR5 0AR has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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St Agnes Academy

Good376 pupils0.6 km
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Mithian School

Good101 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Carr Butchers0.4 km
  • Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods0.4 km
  • Select Convenience And Post Office0.4 km
  • St Agnes Bakery0.4 km
  • The Veg Shop0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Driftwood Spars0.2 km
  • Rosemundy House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Porthvean0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • St Agnes Hotel0.4 km
  • Taphouse0.5 km
  • The Peterville Inn0.5 km
  • The Railway Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Breakers Beach Cafe0.4 km
  • Cafe Q0.2 km
  • Cornwall Cafe0.6 km
  • Genki Cornwall0.4 km
  • New China Palace0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Martina's0.8 km
  • St Agnes Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • The Cornish Pizza Company0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redruth9.4 km
  • Truro11.6 km
  • Perranwell12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Trevaunance Road0.2 km
  • Church0.4 km
  • St Agnes Hotel0.4 km
  • Wheal Kitty0.4 km
  • Gallery0.5 km