TR26 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barnoon Hill, 0.1km from St. Ives in St Ives (Cornwall). Administratively it sits within St Ives West & Towednack ward and the St Ives constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TR26, TR26 1AD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £592k, down 43.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TR26 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00096068 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNOON HILL, TR26 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNOON HILL, TR26 1AD.
144
59
£ 37,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR26 1AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 76% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, TR26 1AD is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 59). Property prices are trending down 43.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR26 1AD. The average age is 59.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 440,000
3 sales · Mean £ 460,000
Semi-Detached
£ 697,500
2 sales · Mean £ 697,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR26 1AD is above average at 100 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
St Ives Infant School
St Ives Junior School
St Ives School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Tregenna Castle Hotel1.0 km
- H F Holidays0.5 km
- Harbour View House0.3 km
- St Ives Bay Hotel0.4 km
- St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cheese On Coast0.2 km
- Flapjackery0.2 km
- Fore Street Deli0.1 km
- Harbour Delights0.1 km
- Norway Stores0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Balcony Bar & Kitchen0.2 km
- Harbour Pool & Billiards Club0.1 km
- The Castle Inn0.0 km
- The Lifeboat Inn0.1 km
- The Sloop Inn0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- 53 Fore Street0.1 km
- Balancing Eel0.2 km
- Beach Restaurant And Takeaway0.1 km
- Beer & Bird0.0 km
- Cellar Bistro0.1 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.1 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
- Wafflelicious0.1 km
- Delices Du Monde0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Ives0.6 km
- Carbis Bay2.1 km
- Lelant4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Square0.2 km
- Tate Gallery0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TR261AD · Data under Open Government Licence