The Beacon is in Falmouth and in Carrick district. TR11 2BD is located in the Falmouth Penwerris electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Truro and Falmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Beacon, Falmouth, TR11 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR11 2AT, TR11 2BG, TR11 2BA, TR11 2TX, TR11 2BQ, TR11 2AU, TR11 2BE, TR11 2BL, TR11 2UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TR11 2BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 54.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 45.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TR11 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 56.8% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 25.3% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 44.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 30.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 22.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 25.1% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 23.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.6% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 91.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 91.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Beacon was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Falmouth Penwerris average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Beacon has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Falmouth Penwerris and the 378th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 The Beacon, Falmouth, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-11-19 | £263,615 |
| 63 The Beacon, Falmouth, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-10 | £272,524 |
| 84 The Beacon, Falmouth, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-20 | £445,029 |
| 81 The Beacon, Falmouth, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2021-03-31 | £202,981 |
| 81 The Beacon, Falmouth, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-07-07 | £152,614 |
TR11 2BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in TR11 2BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Primary Academy Jubilee Road , TR11 2BB | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles Primary School King Charles Primary School, Western Terrace , TR11 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flushing School Coventry Road , Flushing TR11 5TX | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Ferndale Road , TR11 4HU | 2out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth Mongleath Road , TR11 4PW | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth School Trescobeas Road , TR11 4LH | 1out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penryn College Kernick Road , TR10 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth University Woodlane , TR11 4RH | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gem | The Gem Fish And Chips, 6 Quarry Hill | 251 yd | |
| Boo Koos | The Old Post Office, The Moor | 306 yd | |
| Palacio Lounge | The Moor, Falmouth | 306 yd | |
| Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant | 2 The Moor, Falmouth | 306 yd | |
| Dark Pony Coffee | 6 The Moor, Falmouth | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | Trevethan Hill, Falmouth | 247 yd | |
| Seven Stars | The Seven Stars, 1 The Moor | 306 yd | |
| Packet Station | The Packet Station, 4 The Moor | 306 yd | |
| The Chintz | Old Brewery Yard, High Street | 320 yd | |
| The Star And Garter | Star And Garter, 52 High Street | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Palace | 7 Berkeley Vale, Falmouth | 328 yd | |
| Rising Dragon | Rising Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 15 Webber Street | 344 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominoes Pizza, 40 Killigrew Street | 369 yd | |
| Wing Cheung House | 62 Killigrew Street, Falmouth | 369 yd | |
| Kessells Kitchen | 14 Killigrew Street, Falmouth | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Killigrew Street | 355 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Core Fitness And Wellbeing Centre (Closed) The Moor | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Fpg Falmouth MIDLAND BANK HOUSE MIDLAND BANK HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| The Recreation Ground (Falmouth Rugby Club) DRACAENA AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Penwerris Hall Penwerris Lane | 692 yd | |
| The Dracaena Centre THE PLAYING FIELD THE PLAYING FIELD DRACAENA AVENUE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| The Falmouth Sports Club WESTERN TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| King Charles Primary School WESTERN TERRACE | 945 yd | |
| Merchants Manor WESTERN TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,008 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.