Malabar Road is in Truro and in Carrick district. TR1 3QU is located in the Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Truro and Falmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malabar Road, Truro, TR1 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR1 3QT, TR1 3QX, TR1 3QS, TR1 3QL, TR1 3RA, TR1 3RB, TR1 3NZ, TR1 3QP, TR1 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR1 3QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 3QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 37.5% | 42.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 26.1% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 17.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 13.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 39.3% | 38.8% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around TR1 3QU this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 28.4% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.2% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 26.4% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 92.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.1% | 92.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malabar Road was 109.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% higher than the Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malabar Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend and the 326th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Malabar Road, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-11-15 | £228,846 |
| 112 Malabar Road, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-10-22 | £282,653 |
| 111 Malabar Road, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2009-01-19 | £275,323 |
| 111 Malabar Road, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2005-11-18 | £272,229 |
| 111 Malabar Road, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2003-10-24 | £288,184 |
TR1 3QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Nursery School Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Learning Academy Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ | 2out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosvigo School Chapel Hill , TR1 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Threemilestone School Polstain Road , Threemilestone TR3 6DH | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Bodmin Road , TR1 1BN | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Lander School Higher Besore Road , TR3 6LT | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penair School St Clement , TR1 1TN | 3out of 4 | 4,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro and Penwith College College Road , TR1 3XX | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro School Preparatory School Highertown , TR1 3QN | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy Treyew Road , TR1 3AS | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Truro High School Falmouth Road , TR1 2HU | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Truro School Trennick Lane , Truro TR1 1TH | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrick Alternative Provision Academy Threemilestone Business Park , TR4 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J H Catering Cornwall | JH Catering Cornwall, Truro Golf Club | 535 yd | |
| Truro Lawn Tennis Club | Newbridge Lane, Truro | 608 yd | |
| Proper Job | County Hall, Treyew Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Arms | Beer Cellar, County Arms | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malabar Chippy And Chicken House (The Reef) | 81 Malabar Road, Truro | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury Plc, Treyew Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Lander School (Closed) Tresawls Road | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Truro Golf Club Tresawls Road | golf | 531 yd |
| Truro Preparatory School TRELISKE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Truro Learning Academy ALBANY ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Truro Lawn Tennis Club | tennis courts | 924 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.