Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

HIGHER RAILWAY TERRACE, TR16 5RN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER RAILWAY TERRACE, TR16 5RN.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TR16 5RN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TR16 5RN is a safe, established residential area on Higher Railway Terrace, 0.1km from Carharrack in Carharrack. Administratively it sits within Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TR16 5RN are sourced from Output Area E00095518 (shared with 9 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 5RN. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 168,000

4 sales · Mean £ 151,000

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

TR16 5RN has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Day and Carharrack Community School

Good158 pupils0.6 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Fat Pony Cafe0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • St Day General Store1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • GQ0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redruth3.1 km
  • Perranwell5.2 km
  • Penryn8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Carharrack Stars0.1 km
  • The Carharrack Stars0.1 km
  • Gwennap Pit Turn0.1 km
  • Gwennap Pit Turn0.2 km
  • Polkerris Road0.2 km