Truro, TR1 2NU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR1 2NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	50.9%	-0.5%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	48.6%	49.1%	0.5%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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 TR1 2NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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	39.7%	42.1%	2.4%	37.9%	4.2%
Married: Opposite sex	39.7%	34.9%	-4.8%	44.2%	-9.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	2.6%	1.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	13.2%	12%	-1.2%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	4.8%	8.6%	3.8%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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	51.8%	43.9%	-7.9%	48.4%	-4.5%
Good health	32.1%	37.4%	5.3%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	11.9%	14.8%	2.9%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	3.7%	3.5%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.5%	13%	3.5%	18.2%	-5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.9%	3.8%	-3.1%	9.6%	-5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	15.9%	-1.0%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	2.4%	-0.8%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	16.3%	0.4%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	43.4%	46.2%	2.8%	33.8%	12.4%
Other	4.2%	2.4%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.6%	1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.8%	96.1%	-0.7%	81.4%	14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	84.8%	-6.9%	83.2%	1.6%
European Union	2.3%	8.7%	6.4%	6.1%	2.6%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	4.3%	1.5%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.3%	86%	-5.3%	83.2%	2.8%
10+ Years	0.5%	5.7%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	1.4%	3.1%	1.7%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	2.3%	3.1%	0.8%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	2.2%	-2.4%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.5%	76.7%	0.8%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
France	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	2.6%	0.2%	2.4%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.4%	37.2%	13.2%
Christian	40.4%	46.2%	-5.8%
Buddhist	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is TR1 2NU dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TR1 2NU was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Truro Boscawen & Redannick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

TR1 2NU has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Truro Boscawen & Redannick and the 846th lowest crime rate of 1,817 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TR1 2NU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cornwall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Truro, TR1 2NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for TR1 2NU

Average Price
£319,536

Semi-Detached
£319,536

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in TR1 2NU

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Lemon Villas, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-04-27	£309,272
Lemon Villas, Truro, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£250,000	2019-06-24	£279,846
Lemon Villas, Truro, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£500,000	2017-09-08	£553,299

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TR1 2NU

Employment

TR1 2NU 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 TR1 2NU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	62
Retired	55
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Education	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Real estate activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Manufacturing	3
Construction	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Truro Nursery School Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ	4out of 4	1,135 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bosvigo School Chapel Hill , TR1 3BJ	3out of 4	513 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ	- not rated	1,229 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Bodmin Road , TR1 1BN	3out of 4	1,291 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Bodmin Road , TR1 1BN	- not rated	1,291 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Treyew Primary School Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ	- not rated	1,441 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penair School A Science College St Clement , TR1 1TN	- not rated	2,008 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Penair School St Clement , TR1 1TN	3out of 4	2,008 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richard Lander School Higher Besore Road , TR3 6LT	3out of 4	3,811 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Truro and Penwith College College Road , TR1 3XX	- not rated	3,664 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Truro High School Falmouth Road , TR1 2HU	- not rated	405 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
St Michael's Catholic Small School St George's Road , TR1 3JD	- not rated	634 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Truro School Trennick Lane , Truro TR1 1TH	- not rated	864 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Education Out of School/Carrick Glynn House , Treyew Road TR1 3AS	- not rated	1,042 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy Treyew Road , TR1 3AS	4out of 4	1,044 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Truro Tandoori	32 Lemon Street, Truro	162 yd
Hooked	Tabernacle Street, Truro	263 yd
Blend 71	71 Lemon Street, Truro	271 yd
The Longstore Lemon Street	62 Lemon Street, Truro	271 yd
Ask Italian	Ask, 76 Lemon Street	271 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Thomas Daniell	Infirmary Hill, Truro	206 yd
On The Boards	Unit 2, Chiltern House	298 yd
William IV	7 Kenwyn Street, Truro	395 yd
Try Dowr	Lemon Quay, Truro	418 yd
The Wig & Pen	Frances Street, Truro	496 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
YFC Truro	8 Calenick Street, Truro	310 yd
Central Grill Truro	9 Calenick Street, Truro	322 yd
Truro Kebab House	5 Calenick Street, Truro	322 yd
Gandhi	City House, City Road	381 yd
Curry Inn	Little Castle Street, Truro	428 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative	Co Operative Group Ltd, Ground Floor	495 yd
Tesco	Garras Wharf, Truro	536 yd
Sainsburys	J Sainsbury Plc, Treyew Road	1,092 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Gym LEMON CHAPEL LEMON CHAPEL WILLIAM STREET	health and fitness suite	213 yd
Tr1 Fitness (Closed) Telegraph House Telegraph House Calenick Street	health and fitness suite	310 yd
Truro High School Falmouth Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	430 yd
Bosvigo Primary School Playing Fields CHAPEL HILL	grass pitches	515 yd
The Peoples Palace PEOPLES PALACE PEOPLES PALACE PYDAR STREET		540 yd
Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre TRENNICK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	864 yd
Truro Squash & Racketball Club COURTNEY ROAD	squash courts	922 yd
Treyew Road (Closed) Treyew Road	grass pitches	935 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TR1 2NU