Shortlanesend, Chacewater, and Carnon Downs are villages located near Truro in Cornwall. The area is characterised by a mix of rural landscapes and small settlements, with farmland and woodland dominating the scenery. Carnon Downs is known for its proximity to the Carnon River and the nearby Bissoe Valley, a former mining area now used for walking and cycling. The villages have a quiet, residential feel, with local amenities including schools, shops, and pubs serving the community.
Chacewater, slightly inland, has a historic church and a village green, reflecting its long-standing presence in the area. Shortlanesend, closer to Truro, offers easy access to the city while maintaining a semi-rural atmosphere. The area’s past is tied to mining, with remnants of engine houses and industrial heritage visible in the landscape. Today, it serves as a commuter belt for Truro, with good transport links and a balance between countryside living and urban convenience.
On average Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 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 of residents in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs is £47,800 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).
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,574 up to £1,595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £522,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £136,200 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £251,000 |
10 years price trend in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs
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Forth Coth
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Pound Lane
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Lanyon Road
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Staggy Lane
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Bissoe Road
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Valley Lane
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Elm Grove
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Carvinack Meadows
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Carlyon Road
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Carnon Crescent
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Fir Grove
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Agar Meadows
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The Forge
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Carnon Terrace
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Perran Close
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Elm Grove
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Church Road
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Gwel Pennfenten
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Old Coach Road
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Agar Meadows
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Chycoose Parc
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Station Road
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Forge Way
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Bissoe Road
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Trelawne Close
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Smithy Lane
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Quenchwell Road
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Manse Road
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Chyreen Lane
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Church Terrace
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Kerley Vale
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Kerley Hill
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Boscawen Road
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Fore Street
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Bosvean Road
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Drovers Way
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Halvarras Park
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Manse Road
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Point Road
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Gig Lane
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Cowling Road
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Penpol Hill
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Old Coach Road
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Halvarras Park
TR36NU
Point Road
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Belmont Terrace
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Point Road
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Devoran Lane
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Greenbank Road
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Idless Lane
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Parc-An-Gwarry
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Holywell Road
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Tregye Road
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Lower Penelewey
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High Street
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The Terrace
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Ashley Road
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Bissoe Road
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Pound Lane
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Forth Coth
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Forth Coth
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Old Tram Road
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Perran Close
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Dicky Lane
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Buckingham Nip
TR48LU
Wheal Busy Lane
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Station Road
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Bissoe Road
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.