TR11 2BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Beacon, 0.2km from The Beacon in Falmouth. Administratively it sits within Falmouth Penwerris ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR11 2BD is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.
Census 2021 statistics for TR11 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00095107 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BEACON, TR11 2BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BEACON, TR11 2BD.
313
36
£ 35,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR11 2BD 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 40% social renting, TR11 2BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR11 2BD. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 216,500
4 sales · Mean £ 242,750
Terraced
£ 183,000
6 sales · Mean £ 196,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR11 2BD is moderate at 64 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
Falmouth Primary Academy
King Charles Church of England Primary School
Flushing School
Marlborough School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
Falmouth School
St Francis CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Front0.9 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.8 km
- Quayside Inn0.9 km
- Chain Locker0.8 km
- Seaview Inn0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Harbour Lights0.9 km
- Castle Beach Cafe0.8 km
- Dog & Smuggler Tuck Shop0.9 km
- Penmere Fish Bar0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Boslowick Garage1.0 km
- Cornish Kitchen0.9 km
- Oggies Cornish Kitchen0.9 km
- Roses News0.5 km
- A Gift From Cornwall0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ambleside Guesthouse0.6 km
- Merchants Manor0.8 km
- Broadmead Hotel0.3 km
- Greenbank Hotel And Working Boat Pub0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Amanzi Restaurant0.8 km
- Balti Curries0.9 km
- Bodega 180.9 km
- Crows Nest Coffee Bar1.0 km
- Culture Restaurant0.9 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Falmouth0.8 km
- Penmere0.9 km
- Falmouth Town1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Beacon School0.1 km
- Beacon School0.1 km
- Trevethen Close0.1 km
- Quarry Road Car Park0.2 km
- Trevethen Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR112BD · Data under Open Government Licence