Postcode report
TR26 1AF Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About TR26 1AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
TR26 1AF is a postcode in St Ives West & Towednack, Cornwall, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TR26 1AF, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TR26 1AF are property market signals and health, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TR26 1AF is based on Cornwall 054 Census 2021. It covers 6,883 residents, 685 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near TR26 1AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TR26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £518k from 47 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TR26 1AF can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TR26 1AF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TR26 1AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TR26 1AF
Is TR26 1AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TR26 1AF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TR26 1AF?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near TR26 1AF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for TR26 1AF?
LocaleIQ matched TR26 1AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TR26 1AF?
The latest median sold price is £518k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TR26 1AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.