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Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs

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About

Shortlanesend, Chacewater, and Carnon Downs form a cluster of settlements northwest of Truro, situated within the historic mining district. The landscape is characterised by rolling countryside, scattered farmsteads, and the visible remains of old engine houses, speaking to the area's industrial past. Chacewater serves as a central village with local amenities, while the smaller communities maintain a quieter, residential character.

The Carnon River valley runs through this area, its watercourses coloured by mineral deposits from abandoned tin and copper works. This distinct ochre tint is a lasting reminder of the region's economic history, now blending with green fields and woodland. The practical layout of the villages, connected by narrow lanes, reflects their origins as hubs for the surrounding mines and agriculture.

Area overview

On average Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs is £57,141 per year. There are 4 schools in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs is home to around 9,118 people, with a population density of about 137.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs Population
9,118
Population density
137.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.4(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.37(-64%)
Other theft
4.17(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.51(-46%)
Public order
2.63(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,575
94.06%
Other White
195
2.14%
Other
94
1.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
0.67%
Irish
46
0.5%
Total population: 9,117

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,118
40.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,322
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,110
14.43%
No qualifications
920
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
615
8%
Total 16+ residents: 7,692

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,938
48.98%
Owns with a mortgage
1,107
27.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
517
13.07%
Social rents from council
148
3.74%
Other social rented
105
2.65%
Total households: 3,957

Property prices in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,400 up to £1,810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs 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 Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached24£337,500
Terraced29£270,000
Flats2£142,500
Detached60£489,100

10 years median price trend in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs.

All postcodes in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs

TR49ES

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36NG

Carnon Mine

TR36AJ

Carlyon Road

TR36LY

Stretyn

TR36PN

Carclew Terrace

TR36PW

Quay Road

TR36AS

Roundwood

TR48RR

Woodside Paddock

TR36JW

Point Road

TR48QN

Greenbottom

TR36RW

Harcourt Lane

TR36PY

Chapel Terrace

TR48NF

Creegbrawse

TR36EW

Carlyon Court

TR48PB

Jollys Bottom

TR48JA

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36EF

Feock & Kea

TR36HX

Staggy Lane

TR36FR

Prasow Pyski

TR48NG

Chapel Court

TR36HB

Feock Road

TR36RJ

Dozmere

TR48PN

Penstraze

TR36EB

Pound Lane

TR165BB

Whitehall

TR36LE

Old Carnon Hill

TR48NE

Creegbrawse

TR48EZ

North Hill

TR49FR

Forge Way

TR36JH

Tregye Road

TR49BZ

Eglos Road

TR36JJ

Gig Lane

TR36QG

Trevilla

TR48PS

Fore Street

TR48LH

Kerley

TR48TE

Feock & Kea

TR48PQ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36NU

Chycoose

TR49DT

Ashley Road

TR36NP

Penpol

TR36HJ

Forth Coth

TR48LR

Rose Cottages

TR36RD

Penelewey

TR49DR

Eglos Road

TR48SW

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48NY

Adams Row

TR36HF

Lanyon Road

TR36QZ

Kelliwith

TR48NT

Wheal Busy

TR36QL

Dicky Lane

TR36JT

Forth Coth

TR36HE

Halvarras Park

TR49EJ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36RG

La Vague

TR165BD

Cornwall Business Park East

TR36NE

St Johns Terrace

TR48PE

Penstraze

TR36JA

Bissoe Road

TR36NF

Old Tram Road

TR36LW

Quenchwell Road

TR36NT

Chycoose Parc

TR48LP

Falmouth Road

TR48QG

Chacewater Hill

TR36NA

Penpol

TR36RT

Trolver Croft

TR36ED

Pound Lane

TR48NW

North Hill

TR48LD

Cusveorth Coombe

TR165QG

Bownder An Sycamor

TR48LJ

Lower Meadow

TR48QB

Chacewater Hill

TR48LG

Kerley

TR36HL

Carnon Crescent

TR36PF

Feock & Kea

TR36LR

Woon Lane

TR36GL

Point Road

TR48SS

Lemon Terrace

TR36SG

Feock & Kea

TR36HR

Mount Agar Road

TR36AW

Feock & Kea

TR48TB

Helston Water

TR36AD

Feock & Kea

TR36RP

Trolver Hill

TR48SN

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48QE

Fore Street

TR49DY

Ashley Road

TR48HY

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48LZ

Wheal Busy Lane

TR48LN

Fore Street

TR49ED

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR48PX

East Bridge

TR36SD

Feock & Kea

TR36FN

Trevince Road

TR36AT

Cowlands

TR36EP

Holywell Road

TR36JS

Gig Lane

TR36JZ

Forth Coth

TR48LL

Buckingham Nip

TR49FL

The Pastures

TR49DZ

Idless Lane

Data Sources

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