TR16 5LS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Balcoath, 0.3km from Vogue in St Day. Administratively it sits within Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 28.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TR16 5LS are sourced from Output Area E00095528 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALCOATH, TR16 5LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALCOATH, TR16 5LS.
289
51
£ 37,900 /yr
51%
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
No single demographic signal dominates TR16 5LS — age 51, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £230k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 28.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR16 5LS. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
3 sales · Mean £ 191,166
Detached
£ 230,500
2 sales · Mean £ 230,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR16 5LS has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
St Day and Carharrack Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Braddons Butchers0.2 km
- Londis0.2 km
- St Day General Store0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Star Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redruth2.9 km
- Perranwell5.9 km
- Camborne8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Scorrier Street0.2 km
- Market Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR165LS · Data under Open Government Licence