The Crescent is in St. Ives and in Penwith district. TR26 1BY is located in the St Ives West & Towednack electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Ives. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, St. Ives, TR26 1BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR26 1BS, TR26 1BX, TR26 1BN, TR26 1BT, TR26 1BU, TR26 1EU, TR26 2ES, TR26 2EP, TR26 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR26 1BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 31.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 46.9% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 51.1% | 51.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 21.2% | 16.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 34.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 93.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.8% | 94.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 120.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.9% higher than the St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay and the 286th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Crescent, St Ives, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2024-08-19 | £348,401 |
| 3 The Crescent, St Ives, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-02-05 | £355,084 |
| 6 The Crescent, St. Ives, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2002-07-12 | £533,732 |
| 2 The Crescent, St. Ives, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1999-09-02 | £142,212 |
| 6 The Crescent, St. Ives, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 1998-06-19 | £375,619 |
TR26 1BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TR26 1BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives Junior School The Burrows , TR26 1DN | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives Infant School Trenwith Burrows , TR26 1DH | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Uny CofE Academy Polmenor Drive , Carbis Bay TR26 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancledra School Nancledra , TR20 8NB | 3out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives School Higher Tregenna , TR26 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakes Kitchen | St Ives Rugby Football Club, Alexandra Road | 254 yd | |
| Bre Cafe | Ventnor Terrace, St Ives | 678 yd | |
| Brewhouse Cafe | The Brewhouse, Trewidden Road | 811 yd | |
| Chapels Cafe | 20 Chapel Street, St Ives | 884 yd | |
| Cafe Art | Unit 6, The Drill Hall | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives Royal British Legion | Higher Stennack, St Ives | 179 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, High Street | 972 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, High Street | 976 yd | |
| The Hain Line | Tregenna Place, St Ives | 1,011 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn, 16 Fore Street | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives Pizza Company | Unit 7C, Penbeagle Industrial Estate | 641 yd | |
| Sharkys Fish & Chips | Sharkys Fish And Chip Shop, Unit 7A | 675 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 19 Chapel Street, St Ives | 884 yd | |
| Spice Centre & King Kebab | Spice Centre And King Kebab, 18 Chapel Street | 900 yd | |
| St Ives Street Food Kitchen | St Ives Street Food, 10 Tregenna Place | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | The Co Operative, Higher Stennack | 165 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ives Sw Rfc ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Evolution Gym St Ives ST IVES RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ST IVES RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Liberties Leisure Club (Closed) Stennack | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 527 yd |
| St Ives Leisure Centre TRENWITH BURROWS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.