Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PENKERNICK WAY, TR9 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENKERNICK WAY, TR9 6BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

307

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR9 6BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £339k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.

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

TR9 6BQ is a safe, established residential area on Penkernick Way, 0.2km from Sun Valley in St Columb Major. Administratively it sits within St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TR9, TR9 6BQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, down 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR9 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00096325 (shared with 9 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 TR9 6BQ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 345,000

20 sales · Mean £ 337,275

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 258,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TR9 6BQ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences57
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order5
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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St Columb Major Academy

Good368 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Peter Morris Butchers0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Red Lion0.3 km
  • Ring O Bells Kitchen0.4 km
  • The Coaching Inn0.4 km
  • The Silver Ball0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Jays Takeaway0.3 km
  • Wellbeing Cafe0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Happy Fryers Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Sun House0.3 km
  • The Butchers Bakehouse0.3 km
  • Westlakes Fish and Chips0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Columb Road3.8 km
  • Quintrell Downs7.3 km
  • Roche7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Old Cattle Market0.3 km
  • Old Cattle Market0.3 km
  • West Park0.4 km