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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 33 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
33
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
17.88(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-56%)
Other theft
4.39(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-43%)
Public order
2.74(-58%)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,400 up to £1,500,000.

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
Detached61£468,566
Flats3£135,000
Semi-Detached22£342,500
Terraced28£260,000

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

TR48LQ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36SA

Loe Beach

TR49EY

Church Road

TR36JB

Bissoe Road

TR36EE

Feock & Kea

TR36HX

Staggy Lane

TR36LX

West Corner

TR48QR

Feock & Kea

TR49FJ

Carvinack Meadows

TR36JZ

Forth Coth

TR36EB

Pound Lane

TR36HF

Lanyon Road

TR36SQ

Harcourt

TR48PQ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36HR

Mount Agar Road

TR36JP

The Forge

TR36NR

Penpol

TR36PZ

Feock & Kea

TR36RH

Elm Grove

TR49FQ

Kenwyn Heights

TR36AJ

Carlyon Road

TR36HL

Carnon Crescent

TR36HQ

Fir Grove

TR36PP

Edwards Road

TR36QE

Tremayne Close

TR36QG

Trevilla

TR36FQ

Gwel Pennfenten

TR36HA

Old Coach Road

TR36HT

Trelawne Close

TR36NS

Penpol

TR48GB

Penstraze

TR48HT

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48NU

Wheal Busy

TR49DB

Forge Way

TR49QS

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR165FD

Cornwall Business Park East

TR36PF

Feock & Kea

TR48NP

Station Road

TR48PW

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR165BB

Whitehall

TR36EY

Penlee Villas

TR36HP

Trelawne Road

TR36LG

Carnon Valley

TR36PU

Church Terrace

TR48HZ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48JB

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48JN

Kerley Vale

TR48JP

Kerley Hill

TR48PF

Penstraze

TR48SN

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36FP

Pengelly Close

TR36HW

Smithy Lane

TR36JF

Quenchwell Road

TR36JU

Manse Road

TR36SH

Loe Beach

TR48JR

Trelawney Road

TR48QE

Fore Street

TR49DS

Hillcrest

TR36GQ

Drovers Way

TR36JH

Tregye Road

TR36JJ

Gig Lane

TR36NW

Penpol

TR48GE

Greenbottom

TR36AN

Feock & Kea

TR36NU

Chycoose

TR36PD

Devoran Lane

TR36PG

Carnon Gate Cottages

TR36AP

Feock & Kea

TR36HD

Halvarras Road

TR36JE

Manse Road

TR36LS

Cowling Road

TR36QQ

Feock & Kea

TR48PA

Carnhot

TR36ER

Old Coach Road

TR36HE

Halvarras Park

TR36NY

Belmont Terrace

TR36NZ

Point Road

TR48JZ

Feock & Kea

TR48PD

Brewery Court

TR48TH

Nangiles

TR49DZ

Idless Lane

TR36JQ

Tregye Road

TR36QY

Penelewey

TR36XB

Park An Gwarry

TR48LR

Rose Cottages

TR48NJ

Estrella Place

TR36EP

Holywell Road

TR48HA

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49DT

Ashley Road

TR36ED

Pound Lane

TR36GS

Ash Tree Close

TR48LL

Buckingham Nip

TR48PG

Penstraze

TR36HZ

Lyn Cottages

TR36LZ

Quenchwell Road

TR36NF

Old Tram Road

TR36PL

Perran Close

TR36QL

Dicky Lane

TR48LU

Wheal Busy Lane

TR48NH

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.