TR26 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carrack Dhu, 0.1km from Ayr, Higher 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 1DS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £602k, down 48.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TR26 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00096058 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARRACK DHU, TR26 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARRACK DHU, TR26 1DS.
155
54
£ 37,300 /yr
39%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TR26 1DS combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£602k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £602k. Property prices are trending down 48.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR26 1DS. The average age is 54.4. 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
£ 715,000
7 sales · Mean £ 661,071
Flat
£ 400,000
5 sales · Mean £ 428,886
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR26 1DS is moderate at 75 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 Hotel0.5 km
- St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- St Ives Community Orchard1.0 km
- 53 Fore Street0.3 km
- Balancing Eel0.4 km
- Beach Restaurant And Takeaway0.3 km
- Beer & Bird0.3 km
- + 49 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cheese On Coast0.3 km
- Flapjackery0.4 km
- Fore Street Deli0.3 km
- Harbour Delights0.3 km
- Norway Stores0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Balcony Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
- Harbour Pool & Billiards Club0.3 km
- The Castle Inn0.3 km
- The Lifeboat Inn0.3 km
- The Sloop Inn0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.3 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.4 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.4 km
- Wafflelicious0.3 km
- Delices Du Monde0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Ives0.6 km
- Carbis Bay2.2 km
- Lelant4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Belmont Terrace Playground0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Stennack Surgery0.2 km
- Stennack Surgery0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR261DS · Data under Open Government Licence