Living in TR8, Cornwall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TR8 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.
What actually sold around TR8
61 recorded home sales on the streets around central TR8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £305,000 and a range from £96,000 to £642,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 FIGGY ROAD, TR8 4WB | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 44 VYVYAN DRIVE, TR8 4NF | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 63 QUINTRELL GARDENS, TR8 4LH | terraced | £270,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 4A WEST ROAD, TR8 4LD | detached | £520,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 17 FIGGY ROAD, TR8 4WB | semi-detached | £305,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 57 WILLOW CLOSE, TR8 4QN | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-03-25 |
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
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Nansledan School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Newquay Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St Columb Minor Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Treviglas Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Newquay Tretherras | Secondary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
6 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.0% |
| Professional occupations | 13.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
45 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TR8 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cornwall's figures.
Common questions about TR8
What is the average house price in TR8?
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 TR8?
Prices in Cornwall are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TR8?
The median of 61 recorded sales around central TR8 in the last 2 years is £305,000, ranging from £96,000 to £642,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TR8?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central TR8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TR8?
45 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TR8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TR8 at risk of flooding?
Central TR8 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 TR8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £305,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 45 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TR8 safe?
45 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TR8 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? TR8 or TR7, TR8 or TR9, TR8 or TR6.
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