Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

GWEL AN WHEAL CRESCENT, TR26 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWEL AN WHEAL CRESCENT, TR26 1DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

311

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR26 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TR26 1DF combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

TR26 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwel An Wheal Crescent, 0.3km from Nanjivey in St Ives (Cornwall). Administratively it sits within St Ives West & Towednack ward and the St Ives constituency.

For families considering a move, TR26 1DF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 68% 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: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for TR26 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00096043 (shared with 11 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 TR26 1DF. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

TR26 1DF has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences67
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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St Ives Junior School

Outstanding244 pupils0.3 km
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St Ives Infant School

Good172 pupils0.3 km
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St Ives School

Good614 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Tregenna Castle Hotel0.8 km
  • H F Holidays0.7 km
  • Harbour View House0.9 km
  • St Ives Bay Hotel0.9 km
  • St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • St Ives Community Orchard0.2 km
  • Crafted Coffee1.0 km
  • Little Palais Food1.0 km
  • Scoff Troff Cafe1.0 km
  • The Market Place1.0 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Sharkys Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • St Ives Pizza Company0.4 km
  • Delices Du Monde0.9 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.8 km
  • King Kebab & Spice Centre0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Carnellis Stores0.5 km
  • Cornwall's Chocolate Cove0.8 km
  • Harvey Brothers0.9 km
  • St Ives Community Foodshare0.6 km
  • The Makers0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • St Ives Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • St Ives Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • The Golden Lion0.9 km
  • The Hain Line0.9 km
  • The Queens Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Ives0.9 km
  • Carbis Bay2.0 km
  • Lelant4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gwel an Wheal Crescent0.1 km
  • Penwith Road0.1 km
  • Penwith Road0.1 km
  • Porthia Road0.1 km
  • Opp Gwel an Wheal Crescent0.1 km