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Property market | £293,238 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Newquay |
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Broadband | 45.6mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 96.8% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.2% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 241 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 506 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Truro and Falmouth level) |
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Community | Median age is 47.6 | Population of 18,766 | Happiness is Above Average for Cornwall, Average for UK |
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Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Cornwall) |
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Commute (approx) | - Bristol Temple Meads (201 mins) |
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£293,238 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Newquay |
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45.6mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 47.6 | 18,766 | Happiness is Above Average for Cornwall, Average for UK |
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Ranked 241 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 506 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Truro and Falmouth level) |
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2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Cornwall) |
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- Bristol Temple Meads (201 mins) |
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Click icons on the map for more detail.Truro has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Iceland Truro, M&S Truro Lemon Quay, Tesco Truro Superstore. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Back Quay Bar, Britannia Inn, Goodh Brew Company, Old Ale House, On The Boards, On The Rocks, The Market Inn, The Old Grammar School, The Rising Sun, ... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Ask Italian, Bao Bites, Baramanyn, Bodega 18, Boxed Truro, Bread And Butter, Burger King, Central Bar-Steakhouse, Chorley's, DS Sandwhich Deli, Fig, F... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: 108 Coffee House, Bambu Coffee Shop, Cafe Cocoa, Cafe Nero, Cafe Revive And Stores, Cafe Villa, Caffe Nero, Coffee Traders, Flourish Cafe, Little Roo'... (see map below for more). Truro has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Truro has had a steep increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £432,953, which is down -1.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £293,238 (up 1.3% on last year) , a terraced house £241,757 (up 0.5% on last year) and a flat £165,576. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £670 per month. Property prices in Truro are similar to the average property prices across Cornwall and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Truro, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the Cornwall region.
Property data is based on Cornwall level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2024
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Truro, or click here to browse the longer list of Truro property transactions from 2023.
Truro has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including St Mary's CofE School, Truro, which was was rated as outstanding in 2015. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Kea Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Bosvigo School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Polwhele House School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Truro School | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Truro High School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | No |
Penair School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Tregolls School - an Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Truro Learning Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/20/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Truro | |
Penair School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (4/20/2017) | 16 submissions 44.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Truro |
Bosvigo School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/9/2011) | 88 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Truro |
Kea Community Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/13/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Truro | |
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/13/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Truro | |
Truro Learning Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (6/27/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Truro | |
Tregolls School - an Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (1/15/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Truro | |
Truro School Save school | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | ||||
Polwhele House School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | Truro | |||
Truro High School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | Truro |
School | Type |
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/20/2014) |
Penair School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (4/20/2017) 16 submissions 44.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Bosvigo School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/9/2011) 88 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Kea Community Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/13/2019) |
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/13/2014) |
Truro Learning Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (6/27/2019) |
Tregolls School - an Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (1/15/2020) |
Truro School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school |
Polwhele House School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary |
Truro High School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary |
Station | Distance from Truro | Commute options |
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Truro A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | Nearby | |
Perranwell A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 5 miles | |
Falmouth Town A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 10 miles | |
Penmere A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | 10 miles | |
Quintrell Downs A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -10% from the previous year. | 13 miles | |
Newquay A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 14 miles |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Cornwall) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Cornwall residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 96.8% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.2% | 2.9% |
Other | 1.1% | 2.1% |
Asian | 0.7% | 9.3% |
Black | 0.2% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Truro and Falmouth consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 10.1% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 13.8% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 12.8% | 241 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 21.4% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.0% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 11.4% | |
Routine occupations | 9.5% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.4% | 506 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 10.6% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Cornwall is average (45mbps). Truro is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 45.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Truro and Falmouth level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 45.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 86.8% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 1.1% |
Crime stats were found at the Cornwall level:
Type | Cornwall | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 53 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 2 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 4 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 24 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Truro.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Devon and Cornwall | South Cornwall Coast, Truro River | Tidal Fal Estuary at Truro including Wharf side locations, River Walk, Newham Road, Lemon Quay, Malpas Road and other low lying locations including Boscawen Park |
Devon and Cornwall | South Cornwall Coast | Lizard Point to Gribbin Head including Coverack, the tidal Helford Estuary, Falmouth, St Mawes, Gorran Haven, Portmellon, Mevagissey, Pentewan and Par |
Devon and Cornwall | River Kenwyn, Rover Allen, River Fal, River Tinney | The Lizard, Penryn, Falmouth, Truro, Ladock, Tresillian and Grampound |
Devon and Cornwall | River Kenwyn | River Kenwyn from New Mill Dam to Truro including Coosebean Mill, St Georges Villas and St Georges Road |
Devon and Cornwall | River Allen | River Allen (Kenwyn) from Idless Dam to Truro including Scawswater Mill, Copes Gardens, St Clements Street, Union Place, Wilkes Walk and the Shoppers Car Park |
Devon and Cornwall | River Kenwyn | River Kenwyn at Truro including River Street, Victoria Square and Boscawen Street |
Devon and Cornwall | South Cornwall coast | Lizard Point to Gribbin Head including Coverack, the tidal Helford Estuary, Falmouth, St Mawes, Gorran Haven, Portmellon, Mevagissey, Pentewan and Par |
Devon and Cornwall | South Cornwall Coast, Tidal Fal Estuary | Tidal Fal Estuary at Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Perranarworthal, Truro and Tresillian |
Devon and Cornwall | South Cornwall Coast, Tidal Fal Estuary | Tidal Fal Estuary at Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Perranarworthal and Tresillian |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Truro, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 | 12.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Fowey, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 8.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Looe, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 10.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Falmouth, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 5Secondary: | 12.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Kingsand, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 10.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Mevagissey, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 8.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Mousehole, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Polperro, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 10.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Newquay, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 | 8.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Hayle, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 8.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Penzance, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
St Ives (Cornwall), Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | N/A |
St Just, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | N/A |
Wadebridge, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
St Mawes, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: | N/A |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Truro, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 |
Fowey, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Looe, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
Falmouth, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 5Secondary: |
Kingsand, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Mevagissey, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Mousehole, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Polperro, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Newquay, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 |
Hayle, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Penzance, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
St Ives (Cornwall), Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
St Just, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
Wadebridge, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
St Mawes, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £293,238 Detached: £432,953 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
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