Property trends for TR15

    TR15 covers the mining heritage towns and rural areas of central and west Cornwall, including Redruth and Camborne. The district blends post-industrial communities with countryside character, drawing both families seeking affordable living and those with ties to the region's historic mining legacy.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TR15

    £242,357

    25

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TR

    £1,004

    51

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TR15

    £34,106

    26

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TR

    4.4%

    5

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TR15

    4.1%

    68

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TR

    3.9%

    50

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in TR15 is £242,000, placing it well below the national average and among the cheapest districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually, slightly above the national typical rate. Transaction activity has fallen notably, with 267 sales in the latest year compared to an average of 363 over the preceding ten years.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent across the broader TR postcode area stands at £1,004, precisely at the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has also tracked the national pace at 3.9% annually. The flat yield has improved considerably to 4.4% in the latest year, up from a ten-year average of 3.5%, reflecting strengthening returns for landlords.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income in TR15 is £34,106, notably below the national average and among the lower-earning districts. Purchase affordability has deteriorated slightly: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 6.6x in 2016 to 6.9x today. Rental affordability, however, has improved markedly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 29.3% to 27.8%, making housing more accessible for renters.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews older than average, with notably fewer young adults aged 16–24 (8.3% versus 11.0% nationally) and higher proportions aged 50–64 and 65+. Owner-occupation is above average, particularly outright ownership at 35.2%. The employment profile is distinctive, with substantially higher concentrations in trades (14.6%) and caring occupations (13.4%), alongside notably lower representation among managers and professionals, reflecting the district's post-industrial character and care sector employment.

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