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TR26

ST IVES

Cornwall, South West, England

TR26 covers ST IVES in Cornwall, South West.

Avg price £488,574
1yr change ▼ 10.6%
Crime 77% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£488,574

▼ 10.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

70% above national avg

Crime Rate

19.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

77% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

97 Mbps

Property Prices in TR26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TR26 is £488,574, which is 21% above the Cornwall average of £402,222.

Properties in TR26 cost 70.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TR26 have fallen 10.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £671,883 201
Semi-detached £437,293 82
Terraced £415,138 185
Flat £322,374 168
All types £488,574 715

5-Year Price History

£452K £466K £479K £492K £506K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in TR26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 19.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TR26 has a crime rate well 77% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in TR26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TR26 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Ives Junior School Primary Requires improvement mi
St Ives Infant School Primary Good mi
St Ives School Secondary Not inspected mi
St Uny CofE Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

67

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TR26 are 97.0 Mbps, with 85% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 42% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

97.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

13%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TR26 is collected by Truro Council. The Band D rate is £1,640/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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TR26 — ST IVES

Area Summary

TR26 (ST IVES) offers above-average property prices (£488,574, 70% above national average), low crime (77% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (97 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TR26?
The average house price in TR26 (ST IVES) is £488,574, based on 715 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 70% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.6% over the past year.
Is TR26 a safe area to live?
Crime in TR26 is significantly below the national average (19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in TR26?
There are 4 schools in or near TR26. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in TR26?
Council tax in TR26 is collected by Truro Council. The Band D rate is £1,640 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in TR26?
The average broadband download speed in TR26 is 97 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 13%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in TR26 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TR26 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 583,289.