TR8 4AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Trencreek in Newquay. Administratively it sits within St Columb Minor & Colan ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR8 4AX 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 low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TR8 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00182833 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR8 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR8 4AX.
324
39
£ 44,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR8 4AX 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.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, TR8 4AX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR8 4AX. The average age is 38.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR8 4AX has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Newquay Primary Academy
The Bishops CofE Learning Academy
Newquay Tretherras
Nansledan School
St Columb Minor Academy
Newquay Junior Academy
Treviglas Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Hendra Supermarket0.7 km
- Bakes And Cakes0.6 km
- Grounded Coffee Co0.5 km
- Pavilion Bakery0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- McDonalds0.8 km
- BABU0.4 km
- Jungle Jacks0.6 km
- Poco Loco0.4 km
- The Cornish Lunch Box0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hendra Holiday Park0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Pizza Box0.6 km
- Wing Yard0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newquay1.8 km
- Quintrell Downs1.8 km
- St Columb Road8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Trencreek Holiday Park0.2 km
- Trencreek Holiday Park0.2 km
- Newquay Park and Ride0.3 km
- Gannel View Close0.5 km
- Gannel View Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TR84AX · Data under Open Government Licence