Bishop's Quay, Cornwall | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Bishop's Quay

Bishop's Quay is a riverside settlement located in the county of Cornwall, in the south-west of England. Situated along the River Tamar, it lies within the TR12 postcode area and is known for its proximity to the border with Devon. The area has a long history tied to river trade and fishing, with remnants of its past evident in the local architecture and layout. The quay itself is a working area with a mix of residential and commercial properties, offering views of the river and surrounding countryside. It is a quiet community with a strong sense of local identity, and its location makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider region. The area is accessible by road and is served by local bus routes.

School Ratings in Bishop's Quay

There are 15 schools in and around Bishop's Quay. A further 1 school holds a Good rating.

House Prices in Bishop's Quay

The average property price is £444K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £490K.

Deprivation and Employment in Bishop's Quay

Bishop's Quay sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Local Data for Bishop's Quay

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Property Prices 1,314 sales

Average Price £444K

£1K , £8.67M

Detached £490K 698

Semi £274K 191

Terraced £256K 182

Flat £200K 42

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

11 Primary

2 Secondary

2 Other

Good 1

Requires improvement 4

Ofsted ratings for schools in the TR12 postcode area.

Garras Community Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Constantine Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Manaccan Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 2.4 miles Boskenwyn Community Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Mawnan CofE VA Primary School Primary 3.8 miles St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary 3.9 miles Helston Children's Centre 4.2 miles Lizard 4.2 miles Nansloe Academy Primary 4.2 miles Parc Eglos School Primary Requires Improvement 4.3 miles Helston Community College Secondary Good 4.3 miles Wendron Church of England Primary School Primary 4.4 miles

Household Income in Bishop's Quay ONS 2023

The average total household income in Bishop's Quay is approximately £45,972 a year before tax, 17% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £35,480. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Bishop's Quay £45,972

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £35,480.

Businesses in Bishop's Quay ONS 2025

There are approximately 554 active businesses based in Bishop's Quay, around 62 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 1 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

554 Total businesses

62 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 89%

Small, 10-49 11%

Medium, 50-249 0%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Bishop's Quay IMD 2025

Bishop's Quay sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

4/10

Income

5/10

Employment

6/10

Education

5/10

Health

7/10

Housing

2/10

Living Environment

2/10

Children 0-15 15%

Working age 54%

Older 65+ 31%

1,321 Children (0-15) 15%

4,819 Working Age 54%

2,764 Older (65+) 31%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 31.1% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Penmere Train Station 6.3 miles

Penryn (Cornwall) Train Station 6.7 miles

Falmouth Town Train Station 6.7 miles

Perranwell Train Station 8.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Mawgan 1.2 miles Gweek 1.4 miles St Martin 1.4 miles Polpenwith 1.4 miles Newtown-in-St Martin 1.8 miles Garras 1.8 miles Helford 2 miles Rosevear 2 miles Polwheveral 2 miles Nancenoy 2 miles Tregidden 2.2 miles Porth Navas 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Cornwall

Ward Helston South & Meneage

Constituency St Ives

Parish Mawgan-in-Meneage

Region South West

Home Ownership in Bishop's Quay

Of the 3,808 households in and around Bishop's Quay, 71% are owned, 12% are socially rented and 17% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 71% Social rented 12% Private rented 17%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bishop's Quay.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bishop's Quay

What is the population of Bishop's Quay?

Bishop's Quay has a population of approximately 8,908 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Bishop's Quay?

The average property in and around Bishop's Quay sold for about £443,895, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 27% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Bishop's Quay a deprived area?

Bishop's Quay sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Bishop's Quay?

Bishop's Quay is covered by the TR12 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Bishop's Quay?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Bishop's Quay, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Bishop's Quay?

The nearest railway station to Bishop's Quay is Penmere Train Station, about 6.3 miles away.

Streets in TR12 30 shown View all streets

A3083 7 B3293 22 B3294 9 Back Lane 1 Beacon Terrace 3 Bochym Hill 2 Bonallack Lane 2 Bounder Treath 1 Chapel Hill 4 Church Cove Road 2 Church Road 1 Churchtown 7 Chymbloth Way 1 Chypons Road 4 Clifden Close 1 Colroger Close 1 Commercial Road 4 Commons Close 1 Croft Parc 2 Cross Common 3 Cryben 1 Degibna Lane 3 Doctors Hill 1 Eglos Parc 1 Fords Hill 3 Forthcrom 1 Friar's Lane 3 Garro Lane 1 Gear Hill 3 Ghost Hill 1

Postcodes in TR12 50 shown View all postcodes

TR12 6AA TR12 6AB TR12 6AD TR12 6AE TR12 6AF TR12 6AG TR12 6AH TR12 6AJ TR12 6AL TR12 6AN TR12 6AP TR12 6AQ TR12 6AR TR12 6AS TR12 6AT TR12 6AU TR12 6AX TR12 6AY TR12 6AZ TR12 6BA TR12 6BB TR12 6BD TR12 6BE TR12 6BG TR12 6BH TR12 6BJ TR12 6BL TR12 6BN TR12 6BP TR12 6BQ TR12 6BS TR12 6BT TR12 6BU TR12 6BW TR12 6BX TR12 6BY TR12 6BZ TR12 6DA TR12 6DB TR12 6DD TR12 6DE TR12 6DF TR12 6DG TR12 6DH TR12 6DJ TR12 6DN TR12 6DP TR12 6DR TR12 6DS TR12 6DT

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