Beacon View Cornwall
23 addresses across 1 postcode (TR4), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9000002.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £280,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redruth, about 5.8 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.8 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 107 to 113 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Agnes Surgery, about 3.0 km away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £280,000 | £265,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £171,300 | £171,300 | £171,300 |
| 2014 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £123,000 | £111,000 | £140,000 |
| 2010 | 5 | £140,000 | £111,000 | £154,982 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 10 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 9 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2020 | 14 TR4 8FG | Semi-detached | £171,300 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Aug 2014 | 2 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jul 2013 | 4 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £146,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Sep 2011 | 2 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £111,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 10 Aug 2011 | 1 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £123,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 18 Mar 2011 | 4 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £140,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2010 | 8 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £140,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2010 | 9 TR4 8FG | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Sep 2010 | 17 TR4 8FG | Flat or maisonette | £111,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 19 Apr 2010 | 23 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £137,982 | New build. |
| 5 Mar 2010 | 7 TR4 8FG | Terraced | £154,982 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (8); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 2010 (10); 2007-2011 (9); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 1,190 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 107 m and 113 m above sea level (110 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR4 8FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redruth 416,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km |
| Perranwell 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.0 km | |
| Truro 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 12 within 800 m; nearest Old School Mount Hawke | 70 m |
| Ferry terminal | Truro Ferry Terminal | 11.5 km |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 23.0 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 180.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St. Agnes Surgery | 3.0 km |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.8 km |
| NHS dentists | Revitalise Dental Centre | 1.8 km |
| Hospital | Camborne Redruth Community Hospital | 6.7 km |
| Police station | Devon and Cornwall Police | 10.6 km |
| Cash machines | MFG - Chiverton Cross Cashzone | 2.9 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 7,330 m² | 2.8 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 830 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,550 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,600 m² | 600 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Later prehistoric to Roman round and enclosures with medieval field system 260m west of Coosewartha Farm, a scheduled monument, 850 m south. 6 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Later prehistoric to Roman round and enclosures with medieval field system 260m west of Coosewartha Farm | Scheduled monument | 850 m south |
| Bowl barrow in Mingoose Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km north-east |
| Bowl barrow immediately north west of Mingoose Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mingoose Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km north-east |
| Penhallow Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km east |
| Northabout Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km north-east |
| Chapel Coombe | Valley | 2.1 km north-west |
| St Agnes Beacon | Hill | 2.7 km north |
| Porth Towan | Bay | 2.7 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 23 |
5 of the street's 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hawke Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 110 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hawke Academy TR4 8BA | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Nurture Nursery & Pre School Mount Hawke TR4 8DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Mount Hawke Village Stores TR4 8DU | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Dec 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fore Street (4); On or near Penhall Lane (4); On or near Gover Close (3); On or near Trenithick Meadow (2); On or near Beacon View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TR4 8FG: 23 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pen Hallow Close · Rodda's Road · Banns Road · Gover Hill · Trenithick Meadow · Penhallow Close · Rope Walk · Penhall Lane · Gover Close · Rodda's Road · Banns Road · Henley Crescent
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.