Property trends for TR26

    TR26 covers the Penzance area in far west Cornwall, sitting at the tip of the Cornish peninsula. It is characterised by a mix of coastal charm, local employment in tourism and traditional trades, and strong appeal to retirees and second-home buyers.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TR26

    £424,672

    71

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TR

    £1,004

    51

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TR26

    £34,052

    26

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TR

    4.4%

    5

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TR26

    2.5%

    16

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TR

    3.9%

    50

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in TR26 is £425,000, placing it among the more expensive districts nationally. However, annualised price growth over the past decade has been subdued at 2.5%, well below the national pace of appreciation. Transaction activity has slowed notably: the latest full year saw 165 sales, significantly down from the 10-year average of 255 transactions annually.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader TR postcode area stands at £1,004, roughly in line with the national median. Rent growth over the past decade has averaged 3.9% per annum, matching national trends. The flat yield has climbed to 4.4% in the latest year, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 3.5%, reflecting the stronger rental returns environment.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income of £34,052 is notably below the national average, placing the district in the lower quartile nationally. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 14.7x from 13.0x in 2016, signalling worsening purchase affordability. Rental affordability has improved, with rent-to-income ratio declining from 29.3% in 2016 to 27.8% today.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews significantly older: those aged 65 and over account for 30% of residents, compared to 19.6% nationally, while the 50–64 age group comprises 23.3% against 19.8% nationally. Conversely, younger cohorts are notably underrepresented—those aged 16–24 make up just 7.7% versus 11% nationally. Housing tenure reflects strong owner-occupation: 44% own outright (well above the 33.7% national average) and only 19.9% own with a mortgage. The employment profile is distinctly trade and management-oriented, with trades at 15.2% (above the 10.5% national average) and managers at 16.6% (well above 13.4% nationally), while professional roles are underrepresented at 13.1%.

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