TR4 8BY is a mixed residential area on Mingoose Vale, 0.3km from Towan Cross in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Agnes ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for TR4 8BY are sourced from Output Area E00095178 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MINGOOSE VALE, TR4 8BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINGOOSE VALE, TR4 8BY.
344
46
£ 45,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR4 8BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR4 8BY spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR4 8BY. The average age is 45.9. 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.
school Local Schools
Mount Hawke Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Victory Inn0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Chapel Porth Beach Cafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redruth6.6 km
- Camborne10.7 km
- Perranwell11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victory Inn0.2 km
- Victory Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR48BY · Data under Open Government Licence