Is TR20 8BU a safe place to live?

Yes, TR20 8BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TR20 8BU?

The population for the TR20 8BU area is approximately 273 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TR20 8BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR20 8BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

273

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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7/10

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2/10

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5/10

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5/10

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5/10

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4/10

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9/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR20 8BU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR20 8BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Collorian in Canon's Town. Administratively it sits within St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay ward and the St Ives constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TR20 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00095923 (shared with 13 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 TR20 8BU. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TR20 8BU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1

Other crime1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

St Erth2.1 km
Lelant Saltings2.8 km
Lelant3.3 km

Bus Stops

The Old School House0.4 km
The Old School House0.4 km
Bus Shelter0.5 km