Ingram's Opening Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly
1 address across 1 postcode (TR21), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 46200180.
- Flood: 20 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 E; Band D in Isles of Scilly costs £2,048 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 70% of premises.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Mary's Health Centre, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Isles of Scilly in 2026-27: Band D £2,048 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,365 | £1,593 | £1,820 | £2,048 | £2,503 | £2,958 | £3,413 | £4,096 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (28% of about 1,160 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Isles of Scilly, Isles of Scilly Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1975, Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1988, Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1995, Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1998.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- HOMELEIGH AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- OUTBUILDING APPROXIMATELY 2 METRES SOUTH OF PARADE COTTAGE, grade II
- PARADE COTTAGE, grade II
- TOWN HALL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Carn Thomas Primary School Telegraph Road, St Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0PT, not permissioned (370 m)
- Former Carn Thomas Secondary School site, Telegraph Road St Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0PT: up to 27 homes, permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 19 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 15 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 35 homes the Environment Agency counts, 13 are in areas at high risk, 4 medium, 1 low and 7 very low.
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 address is about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR21 0LP | 92% | 70% | 70% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Terminal Hugh Town | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | St. Mary's Airport ISC | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 267 km (166 miles) |
No National Rail station within 60 km (37 miles).
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Mary's Health Centre | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Isles Of Scilly Pharmacy (Lps) | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Marys Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Isles of Scilly Police Station | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1,950 m² | 30 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Round cairn with funerary chamber on Buzza Hill, 45m west of the Buzza Tower, St Mary's, a scheduled monument, 280 m south-east. 72 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round cairn with funerary chamber on Buzza Hill, 45m west of the Buzza Tower, St Mary's | Scheduled monument | 280 m south-east |
| Outer Walls and Gateway | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m north-west |
| Gatehouse Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north-west |
| The Guard House | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north-west |
| Powder Magazine and Blast Walls | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m north-west |
| The Rocket House 17th-18th century powder magazine and adjacent prison on The Garrison, St Mary's | Scheduled monument | 340 m north-west |
| The Star Castle, St Mary's | Scheduled monument | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Porth | Bay | 190 m south-west |
| Town Beach | Beach | 230 m north-east |
| Buzza Hill | Hill | 320 m east |
| The Garrison | Wetland | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Porthloo Pool | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Paddy's Island | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Isles of Scilly: see them on the Isles of Scilly page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Islands Academy Church of England | All-through | 3–16 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Scillonian Club TR21 0LP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Evergreen Cottage TR21 0LP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 10 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Pelistry Cottage TR21 0LP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 10 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Galley Takeaway TR21 0LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Two Boys Fishing TR21 0LP | Retailers - other | 10 m | 4 Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Western Bell - SC 190 TR21 0LP | Farmers/growers | 10 m | Exempt | |
| Lollypops TR21 0JL | Mobile caterer | 50 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Scilly Fish TR21 0JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Sterren Gwyn - Vessel TR21 0JG | Farmers/growers | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Wheelhouse Guest House Ltd TR21 0JG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Scillonian Tattie Cakes TR21 0JT | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Tanglewood Kitchen Company TR21 0LL | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Co-op Store TR21 0LL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Kavorna Cafe TR21 0LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Hugh Street Cafe TR21 0LL | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Silver Street (9); On or near Supermarket (8); On or near Sally Port (5); On or near Lower Strand (4); On or near Ingram'S Opening (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 18% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 53% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 44% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- TR21 0LP: 1 address of 83 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Church Street · Silver Street · Hugh Street · Porthcressa Road · Thoroughfare · Little Porth · Lower Strand · Hugh Street · Parsons Field · Buzza Street · Well Lane · Rams Valley
All the streets in TR21 and across Isles of Scilly.
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.