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Probus & St Erme

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About

Probus & St Erme ward is located in central Cornwall, north of Truro. The area is characterised by agricultural land and small settlements. The ward includes the village of Probus, known for its notable church spire, one of the tallest in the county. The landscape consists of fields and gentle valleys, with the A390 road providing a main transport route through the area.

The ward encompasses the smaller community of St Erme, situated nearer to the Truro River. The area's economy has traditional links to farming and local commerce. A specific local feature is the presence of the historic Probus College grounds. The surrounding countryside includes areas of woodland and several minor streams draining towards the River Fal.

Area overview

On average Probus & St Erme has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Probus & St Erme is £50,001 per year. There are 5 schools in Probus & St Erme: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Probus & St Erme is home to around 6,700 people, with a population density of about 88.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Probus & St Erme Population
6,700
Population density
88.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.6(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.57(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.57(-56%)
Public order
5.07(-22%)
Other theft
4.33(-23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,397
95.42%
Other White
78
1.16%
Other
68
1.01%
Irish
62
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.36%
Total population: 6,704

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,788
32.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,080
19.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
913
16.66%
No qualifications
738
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
552
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 5,480

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,112
39.4%
Owns with a mortgage
853
30.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
466
16.51%
Social rents from council
133
4.71%
Other social rented
132
4.68%
Total households: 2,822

Property prices in Probus & St Erme

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Probus & St Erme area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Probus & St Erme 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 Probus & St Erme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£405,000
Flats1£182,000
Semi-Detached19£268,000
Terraced28£267,500

10 years median price trend in Probus & St Erme

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Probus & St Erme.

All postcodes in Probus & St Erme

TR24BQ

Carne Meadows

TR24TR

Carne View Road

TR24NL

Probus & St Erme

TR24EH

Probus & St Erme

TR49RG

Polisken Way

TR24JQ

Pras Park An Ger

TR24PW

Probus & St Erme

TR24LB

Chapel Street

TR24JY

Ridgeway

TR24HE

Bosnoweth

TR24HF

Denas Water

TR24DT

The Square

TR24QL

Probus & St Erme

TR24PX

Ladock Road

TR24TS

Amelia Close

TR49BW

Forestry Houses

TR49BS

Trevella Vean

TR24QQ

Probus & St Erme

TR24JE

Tresowgar Lane

TR49BP

Polglase Walk

TR24BU

Bre Wartha

TR24FJ

Rew Helygen

TR24TP

Top Hill

TR24TJ

Rosparc

TR24LQ

Fore Street

TR24LL

Lewman Road

TR49BJ

Hopscotch Cottages

TR24HX

Probus & St Erme

TR24DX

Trewince Lane

TR24DN

Headland Terrace

TR49BX

Probus & St Erme

TR24EP

Probus & St Erme

TR24LD

Chapel Street

TR49BD

Probus & St Erme

TR24PY

St Austell Road

TR24HD

Brighton

TR24PD

Probus & St Erme

TR49AU

Chyvelah Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.