Lower Terrace is in Ponsanooth, Truro and in Cornwall district. TR3 7ER is located in the Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camborne and Redruth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Terrace, Ponsanooth, Truro, TR3 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR3 7EP, TR3 7ET, TR3 7EW, TR3 7EF, TR3 7EB, TR3 7FB, TR3 7EX, TR3 7ES, TR3 7EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR3 7ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 31.8% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 53.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 32.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 10.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 37.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 97.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 94.3% | 94.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 94.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.2% | 37.2% | 26.0% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Terrace was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Lower Terrace has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan and the 230th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Lower Terrace, Truro, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-10-18 | £456,164 |
| 8 Lower Terrace, Truro, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-05-30 | £201,235 |
| Hillside Lower Terrace, Truro, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2018-11-13 | £347,034 |
| Orchard Cottage Lower Terrace, Truro, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-11-02 | £446,552 |
| 1 Lower Terrace, Truro, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-10-10 | £210,040 |
TR3 7ER area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TR3 7ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennall Vale School Park Crescent , Ponsanooth TR3 7HY | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School School Hill , Perranwell Station TR3 7LA | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stithians Community Primary School Church Road , Stithians TR3 7DH | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cusgarne Primary School Cusgarne , TR4 8RW | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabe Community Primary School Cunningham Park , Mabe TR10 9HB | 1out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penryn College Kernick Road , TR10 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennall Vale School PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 336 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 | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.