Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

FOUNDRY SQUARE, TR27 4AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY SQUARE, TR27 4AE.

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Population

189

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR27 4AE 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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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, TR27 4AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 45.6% year-on-year.

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

TR27 4AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foundry Square, 0.1km from Hayle in Hayle. Administratively it sits within Hayle West ward and the Camborne and Redruth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR27 4AE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 45.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TR27 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00095899 (shared with 73 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 TR27 4AE. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 100,000

9 sales · Mean £ 102,661

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 140,000

Terraced

£ 228,000

3 sales · Mean £ 229,666

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

Crime around TR27 4AE is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Shoplifting34
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Penpol School

Outstanding415 pupils0.3 km
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Hayle Academy

Good505 pupils0.8 km
P

Bodriggy Academy

Requires Improvement304 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bird In Hand0.7 km
  • The Cornish Arms1.0 km
  • The Royal Standard0.5 km
  • The White Hart Hotel0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Paradise Park Cafe0.6 km
  • Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust0.4 km
  • Asda (Eurest)0.1 km
  • Cafe Riviere0.8 km
  • Cookie Mob0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Hampsons Of Hayle0.1 km
  • Hand Maid Cakes0.1 km
  • Mr B's Ice Cream0.3 km
  • Nourish0.1 km
  • Philps Bakery0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chilli Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Eastern Empire0.8 km
  • Lewy's Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Sanders Fish & Chips0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hayle0.3 km
  • Lelant Station1.0 km
  • Lelant1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Lloyds Bank0.0 km
  • Barclays Bank0.1 km
  • Foundry Hill0.1 km
  • Foundry Hill0.1 km
  • Foundry Square0.1 km