Postcode TR26 1BS is located in a rural town, within the St Ives West & Towednack ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the St Ives & Halsetown area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Ives & Halsetown is £42,888 per year. The nearest station is St Ives (Cornwall), about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Palemon Best recreation ground.
St Ives & Halsetown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,317 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
St Ives & Halsetown has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Ives & Halsetown is £42,888 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR26 1BS.
St Ives & Halsetown near TR26 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Ives (Cornwall) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | St Ives (Cornwall) | N/A | Walking directions to St Ives (Cornwall) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Palemon Best recreation ground | Small | Walking directions to Palemon Best recreation ground |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £374 per square foot) in St Ives West & Towednack area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,030,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £412,000 | £323 |
| Terraced | 39 | £335,000 | £382 |
| Flats | 17 | £290,000 | £469 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £267,500 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £437,500 | £290,000 | £285,000 | £238,000 |
| 2017 | £397,500 | £300,000 | £290,000 | £293,000 |
| 2018 | £345,000 | £295,000 | £275,000 | £331,500 |
| 2019 | £483,500 | £290,000 | £195,000 | £346,500 |
| 2020 | £492,500 | £270,000 | £360,000 | £336,000 |
| 2021 | £485,000 | £294,975 | £335,500 | £385,000 |
| 2022 | £535,000 | £292,375 | £365,000 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | £582,500 | £302,500 | £365,000 | £387,500 |
| 2024 | £457,590 | £297,000 | £345,000 | £365,000 |
| 2025 | £480,000 | £290,000 | £265,000 | £331,250 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £370,000 | £290,000 | £297,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £291 | £441 | £243 | £295 |
| 2017 | £327 | £492 | £300 | £380 |
| 2018 | £291 | £438 | £261 | £343 |
| 2019 | £409 | £508 | £234 | £406 |
| 2020 | £386 | £450 | £294 | £407 |
| 2021 | £355 | £562 | £294 | £485 |
| 2022 | £402 | £534 | £408 | £468 |
| 2023 | £453 | £513 | £370 | £515 |
| 2024 | £365 | £528 | £345 | £461 |
| 2025 | £374 | £470 | £330 | £407 |
| 2026 | £317 | £452 | £329 | £364 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR26 1BS.
In the TR26 1BS postcode area, located within St Ives & Halsetown, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR26 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | The Stannack, St Ives, TR26 1DB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Carnellis Road, Cornwall, TR26 1BW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Corva Road, Cornwall, TR26 2HZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Ayr Supply Stores | Cornwall, TR26 1DX | Walking directions to Ayr Supply Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Royal Square, St Ives, TR26 2ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TR26 1BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Paul Mitchell
St Ives West & Towednack - Elected 1 May 2025
Andrew George
St Ives - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TR26 1BS records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around TR26 1BS in St Ives & Halsetown is £335,000 (about £374 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to TR26 1BS, including St Ives Junior School (Requires improvement), St Ives Infant School (Good) and St Ives School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TR26 1BS is St Ives (Cornwall), about 990 m away.
TR26 1BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,317 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Ives covering TR26 1BS is Andrew George (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Paul Mitchell (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.