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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 2 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
114
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
61.32(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.01(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.53(+155%)
Other theft
10.85(+93%)
Public order
9.65(+48%)
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

Median price£292,750
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £367K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £292,750 (about £321 per square foot) in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£381,000£353
Terraced14£282,500£303
Semi-Detached29£270,000£319
Flats1£101,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,995£181,998£206,000£219,950
2017£319,950£168,000£193,000£192,950
2018£315,000£90,313£215,000£199,000
2019£318,000£167,000£207,000£195,000
2020£325,000£175,000£220,000£195,750
2021£375,000£160,000£250,000£194,000
2022£450,000£212,500£272,250£254,000
2023£405,000£158,750£299,950£240,000
2024£379,950£178,500£258,750£250,000
2025£395,000£101,000£277,000£265,000
2026£371,000£255,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270£279£252£236
2017£263£218£248£243
2018£255£117£243£244
2019£237£255£247£254
2020£275£327£256£245
2021£322£255£286£263
2022£371£285£321£304
2023£377£231£319£332
2024£365£248£303£316
2025£320£156£321£294
2026£345£320£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.