Area guide

Living in TR26, Cornwall

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TR26 in Cornwall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Cornwall: £277,801, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.

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What actually sold around TR26

59 recorded home sales on the streets around central TR26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £415,000 and a range from £144,000 to £5,817,576. Mostly detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
SALAMANDER HIGHER TREGENNA ROAD, TR26 2AU detached £755,000 2026-05-12
3 CHY ALBANY APARTMENTS ALBANY TERRACE, TR26 2BS flat-maisonette £815,000 2026-05-11
4 TREVAIL APARTMENTS, 7 TALLAND ROAD, TR26 2DF flat-maisonette £370,000 2026-04-23
22 MENHYR DRIVE, TR26 2QR detached £285,000 2026-03-20
1 CHY AN GWEAL COTTAGES, TR26 2PR terraced £390,000 2026-01-30
RYLSTON WHEAL SPEED, TR26 2PT detached £204,600 2026-01-16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

5 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
St Ives Infant School Primary Good 0.6 mi
St Uny CofE Academy Primary Good 1.0 mi
St Ives Junior School Primary Requires improvement 0.6 mi
St Ives School Secondary Not rated 0.1 mi
Nancledra School Primary Not rated 2.3 mi

4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Managers, directors and senior officials21.4%
Professional occupations13.9%
Associate professional and technical11.8%
Skilled trades11.7%
Elementary occupations11.3%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

62 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TR26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cornwall's figures.

Common questions about TR26

What is the average house price in TR26?

The average sold price in Cornwall is £277,801 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in TR26?

Prices in Cornwall are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in TR26?

The median of 59 recorded sales around central TR26 in the last 2 years is £415,000, ranging from £144,000 to £5,817,576 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in TR26?

5 schools sit within 3 miles of central TR26, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in TR26?

62 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TR26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is TR26 at risk of flooding?

Central TR26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is TR26 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £415,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 62 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is TR26 safe?

62 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TR26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? TR26 or TR27, TR26 or TR20, TR26 or TR17.

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