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Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

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About

Gloweth, Malabar and Shortlanesend form a residential ward on the northern outskirts of Truro, characterised by a mix of housing estates and older village cores. The area is primarily residential, with local convenience services clustered along main routes. It contains pockets of green space and playing fields, providing recreational areas for the community. The layout reflects post-war expansion, blending newer developments with the historic settlements from which they grew.

A notable feature is the presence of the former Tolgus Tin streaming works, a reminder of the area's industrial past linked to Cornwall's mining heritage. The ward is traversed by the A390, a major transport artery connecting it to Truro city centre and beyond. Shortlanesend retains its distinct village identity with a primary school and community hall, while the broader area functions as a suburban gateway to the city.

Area overview

On average Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend is £53,116 per year. There are 4 schools in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend is home to around 5,806 people, with a population density of about 503.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend Population
5,806
Population density
503.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.18(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.14(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.98(+130%)
Public order
8.27(+25%)
Other theft
7.58(+35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,016
86.38%
Other White
176
3.03%
Other Asian
134
2.31%
Indian
110
1.89%
Other
65
1.12%
Total population: 5,807

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,714
36.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,060
22.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
14.77%
No qualifications
538
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
376
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 4,740

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
709
30.14%
Owns outright
642
27.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
20.24%
Social rents from council
254
10.8%
Other social rented
188
7.99%
Total households: 2,352

Property prices in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,574 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£395,000
Flats4£179,750
Semi-Detached22£286,250
Terraced18£262,500

10 years median price trend in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.

All postcodes in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49EY

Church Road

TR13FP

Hugos Mill

TR13PG

Alma Road

TR49FJ

Carvinack Meadows

TR13JY

Nansavallon Road

TR13RD

Harcourt Close

TR13JP

Lamellyn Drive

TR13JR

Lamellyn Drive

TR49FQ

Kenwyn Heights

TR13NZ

Malabar Road

TR13HD

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49DB

Forge Way

TR49QS

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13GB

Lamellyn Drive

TR13LU

Gloweth Villas

TR13PA

Berkeley Vale

TR13QR

Penwerris Road

TR13XJ

Kingsley Close

TR49DS

Hillcrest

TR13PL

Cornish Crescent

TR13PH

Kirby Road

TR13FF

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13JZ

Gloweth View

TR13PE

Cornish Crescent

TR13LD

Tresawls Road

TR13LQ

Penventinnie Lane

TR13QP

Trevean Road

TR49DZ

Idless Lane

TR13LX

Newbridge Way

TR49EE

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49DT

Ashley Road

TR13FH

Lowen Bre

TR13RG

Pendrea Wood

TR13YA

Chyvelah Ope

TR13XX

Chyvelah Vale

TR13YB

Chyvelah Ope

TR13AT

Sparnock Grove

TR13GA

Chyvelah Vale

TR13LT

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13PF

Cornish Crescent

TR13YJ

Chyvelah Vale

TR13QS

Penwerris Road

TR13PZ

Highertown

TR49BZ

Eglos Road

TR13NF

College Way

TR13WW

Halbullock View

TR13RA

Richards Crescent

TR49DW

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13GR

Gloweth Barton

TR13PJ

Galland Road

TR49QR

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13NY

Malabar Road

TR13QN

Treliske Lane

TR36FH

Centenary Way

TR49DX

Bosvean Road

TR13FG

Newbridge View

TR13LJ

Highertown

TR49ED

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13FR

Ventongoose Road

TR49DU

School Hill

TR13NT

Malabar Road

TR49AR

St Pirans Way

TR13XQ

Oak Lane

TR49ET

School Hill

TR13UP

Penventinnie Lane

TR13FT

Trudgeon Way

TR13GD

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49DE

Idless Lane

TR49QT

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13LA

Tresawls Avenue

TR13LN

Highertown

TR13UT

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13GZ

Highertown

TR13PQ

Albany Road

TR13QX

Malabar Road

TR13LS

Malabar Road

TR13NU

Malabar Road

TR13QJ

Treliske Lane

TR49DR

Eglos Road

TR13QB

Highertown

TR49DD

Church Road

TR49DP

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49RR

Roseworthy Road

TR13LG

Treliske Lane

TR13QZ

Richards Crescent

TR49BY

Treliske Lane

TR13FD

Goodern Drive

TR13QA

Highertown

TR13QD

Highertown

TR13UD

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13PD

Cornish Crescent

TR13JU

Nansavallon Road

TR13FE

Wheal Sperries Way

TR13LF

Tresawls Road

TR13JT

Cryon View

TR36BA

Chyvelah Road

TR13FA

Carrine Way

TR13RB

Behenna Drive

TR36FJ

Centenary Way

TR13LE

Tresawls Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.