Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

POLDARK ROAD, TR16 4DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLDARK ROAD, TR16 4DL.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR16 4DL 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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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TR16 4DL is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

TR16 4DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poldark Road, 0.3km from Illogan in Pool and Illogan. Administratively it sits within Illogan & Portreath ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR16 4DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.

Census 2021 statistics for TR16 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00095390 (shared with 6 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 TR16 4DL. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

4 sales · Mean £ 184,375

Semi-Detached

£ 227,000

6 sales · Mean £ 233,158

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

TR16 4DL has low crime rates — 19 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 offences19
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime8
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Illogan School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.9 km
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Treloweth Community Primary School

Good444 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Park Bottom Stores0.8 km
  • Illogan Stores0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • The Cornish Oven0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Inn0.9 km
  • The Robartes Arms0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Illogan Kebab House0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Manha Spice House0.3 km
  • Cousin Jacks0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redruth2.9 km
  • Camborne4.4 km
  • Perranwell11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Illogan Park0.1 km
  • Illogan Park0.1 km
  • Penwartha Road0.2 km
  • Penwartha Road0.2 km
  • Paynters Lane0.3 km