TR16 4PX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Penpraze, 1.1km from Portreath in Pool and Illogan. Administratively it sits within Illogan & Portreath ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 55 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TR16 4PX are sourced from Output Area E00095383 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENPRAZE, TR16 4PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENPRAZE, TR16 4PX.
264
55
£ 42,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
TR16 4PX is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR16 4PX. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR16 4PX has low crime rates — 5 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
Portreath Community Primary School
Illogan School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Basset Arms1.0 km
- Tehidy Golf Club (Cygnets Restaurant)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Base Camp Cafe0.5 km
- Gwel An Mor0.5 km
- The Cornish Free Range0.8 km
- Tung Sing Cantonese Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Camborne4.6 km
- Redruth4.9 km
- Hayle11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Eastern Lodge Tehidy Country Park0.5 km
- Eastern Lodge Tehidy Country Park0.5 km
- Forth Vean0.5 km
- Forth Vean0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TR164PX · Data under Open Government Licence