Northey Close is in Shortlanesend, Truro and in Carrick district. TR4 9DA 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 Northey Close, Shortlanesend, Truro, TR4 9DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR4 9DS, TR4 9DT, TR4 9DU, TR4 9BZ, TR4 9DD, TR4 9DB, TR4 9FH, TR4 9EY, TR4 9DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TR4 9DA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 47.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 25.8% | 32.8% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 49.4% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 54.6% | 45.2% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 39.6% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 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 | 15.6% | 14.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 14% | -10.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 26.4% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 31.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 96.9% | 98.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 98.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northey Close was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% lower than the Feock & Kea average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northey Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Feock & Kea and the 544th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A Northey Close, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2025-10-10 | £257,500 |
| 4B Northey Close, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-09-13 | £253,202 |
| 10 Northey Close, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-08-25 | £274,166 |
| 22 Northey Close, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-28 | £284,314 |
| 21 Northey Close, Truro, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-03-20 | £205,953 |
TR4 9DA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlanesend School Northey Close , Shortlanesend TR4 9DA | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Truro Learning Academy Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ | 2out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Bodmin Road , TR1 1BN | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosvigo School Chapel Hill , TR1 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penair School St Clement , TR1 1TN | 3out of 4 | 4,652 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 | 3,529 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 | 2,650 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Polwhele House School Polwhele , TR4 9AE | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy Treyew Road , TR1 3AS | 4out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Truro High School Falmouth Road , TR1 2HU | - not rated | 4,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Truro School Trennick Lane , Truro TR1 1TH | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Plough Inn | Church Road, Shortlanesend | 134 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlanesend Community Primary School NORTHEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 57 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.