Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

LOWER MARKET STREET, TR10 8BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER MARKET STREET, TR10 8BQ.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR10 8BQ 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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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TR10 8BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TR10 8BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Market Street, 0.0km from Penryn in Penryn. Administratively it sits within Penryn ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

TR10 8BQ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 TR10 8BQ are sourced from Output Area E00095091 (shared with 11 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 TR10 8BQ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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)

Crime around TR10 8BQ is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences101
Shoplifting68
Other theft53
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Penryn College

Good1140 pupils1.0 km
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Penryn Primary Academy

Good385 pupils1.0 km
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Falmouth School

Requires Improvement987 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Penryn Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Seabourne Fish0.2 km
  • Bailey's Country Store & Warehouse0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • St Gluvias Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Famous Barrel0.3 km
  • Thirsty Scholar0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bango Kitchen And The Shellfish Pig0.2 km
  • Fishermans Cafe0.4 km
  • Pippins Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • Stargazy0.1 km
  • Sunshine Cafe & Yoga Ltd0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Choy Hung Takeaway0.1 km
  • Mariners0.1 km
  • Red Chilli0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penryn0.6 km
  • Penmere2.5 km
  • Falmouth3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Costcutter0.1 km
  • Kings Arms0.1 km
  • Seven Stars0.2 km
  • Kings Arms0.2 km
  • Commercial Road0.2 km