Property trends for TR3

    TR3 covers rural and coastal areas in southwest Cornwall, situated between the Helford River and the Lizard Peninsula. It is a quieter, largely residential district with strong appeal to retirees and those seeking a maritime, small-town lifestyle.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TR3

    £453,117

    75

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TR

    £1,004

    51

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TR3

    £40,803

    62

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TR

    4.4%

    5

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TR3

    3.7%

    55

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TR

    3.9%

    50

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in TR3 is £453,000, placing it among the more expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have risen at 3.7% per year—broadly in line with national growth trends. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably, with 154 sales in the latest full year compared to an average of 221 over the previous ten years, suggesting a more subdued current market.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent across the broader TR postcode area stands at £1,004, close to the national middle ground. Rental growth over the past decade has matched national trends at 3.9% per year. The flat yield has improved to 4.4%, up from a ten-year average of 3.5%, reflecting stronger rental returns relative to property values in recent years.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income in the area is £40,803, modestly above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 12.0x has worsened since 2016 (when it stood at 10.6x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability, however, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 29.3% in 2016 to 27.8% today, easing pressure on renters' budgets.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population is notably older than the national average, with 27.1% aged 65 and over compared to 19.6% nationally, while those under 15 and 16–24 are underrepresented. Owner-occupation is markedly higher at 46.7% owned outright versus 33.7% nationally, and social rented housing is significantly lower at 9% against 16.5%. The workforce skews toward managers and professionals (37.4% combined) and skilled trades (13.3%), with fewer people in elementary roles.

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