Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MARCUS HILL, TR7 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCUS HILL, TR7 1BD.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR7 1BD 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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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

The IMD places TR7 1BD among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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

TR7 1BD is an up-and-coming urban area on Marcus Hill, 0.2km from Mayfield Estate in Newquay. Administratively it sits within Newquay Central & Pentire ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TR7 1BD offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TR7 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00096161 (shared with 27 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 TR7 1BD. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 7%
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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)

Crime around TR7 1BD is above average at 111 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 offences266
Anti-social behaviour79
Other theft57
Criminal damage and arson52
Drugs40

school Local Schools

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Trenance Learning Academy

Outstanding331 pupils0.3 km
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Newquay Junior Academy

Good495 pupils0.7 km
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The Bishops CofE Learning Academy

Good389 pupils1.1 km
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Newquay Primary Academy

16 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Jamies Bakery0.3 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Morris Pasties Gover0.3 km
  • The Cornish Fudge Shop0.4 km
  • The Good Lyfe0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Gratton Lodge Guest House0.6 km
  • Ocean Surf Lodge0.7 km
  • Atlantic Hotel0.8 km
  • Great Western Hotel0.5 km
  • Harbour Hotel0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Belushis0.4 km
  • Central Inn0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion Bar0.5 km
  • Sailors Arms0.3 km
  • Slug & Lettuce Newquay0.3 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Barefoot At The Beach0.3 km
  • Basket0.7 km
  • Ben And Jerrys0.3 km
  • Bush Pepper0.4 km
  • Cafe Cloud Ltd0.5 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Central Grill0.3 km
  • Harbour Chippy0.4 km
  • Jon Bouys0.3 km
  • Koffi & Croust0.3 km
  • Loafers0.3 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newquay0.5 km
  • Quintrell Downs3.8 km
  • St Columb Road10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • East Street0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Marina Court0.2 km