TR26 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from St. Ives in St Ives (Cornwall). Administratively it sits within St Ives West & Towednack ward and the St Ives constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TR26 1AQ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. 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. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TR26 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00096057 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR26 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR26 1AQ.
166
48
£ 37,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TR26 1AQ — age 48, 34% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR26 1AQ. The average age is 48.2. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR26 1AQ is moderate at 76 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 Hotel0.9 km
- H F Holidays0.4 km
- Harbour View House0.2 km
- St Ives Bay Hotel0.4 km
- St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cheese On Coast0.3 km
- Flapjackery0.3 km
- Fore Street Deli0.2 km
- Harbour Delights0.3 km
- Norway Stores0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Balcony Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
- Harbour Pool & Billiards Club0.2 km
- The Castle Inn0.2 km
- The Lifeboat Inn0.2 km
- The Sloop Inn0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- 53 Fore Street0.2 km
- Balancing Eel0.4 km
- Beach Restaurant And Takeaway0.3 km
- Beer & Bird0.2 km
- Cellar Bistro0.2 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.3 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.4 km
- Wafflelicious0.3 km
- Delices Du Monde0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Ives0.5 km
- Carbis Bay2.1 km
- Lelant4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Square0.1 km
- Cinema0.1 km
- Cinema0.1 km
- Stennack Surgery0.2 km
- Stennack Surgery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR261AQ · Data under Open Government Licence