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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

TR36NH

Point Green

TR36NW

Penpol

TR48LW

High Street

TR36QR

Four Turnings

TR49DB

Forge Way

TR36JB

Bissoe Road

TR49DX

Bosvean Road

TR49EN

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48QP

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48NU

Wheal Busy

TR36JL

Park View Close

TR36HP

Trelawne Road

TR49DE

Idless Lane

TR36EQ

Lower Hugus Road

TR48LT

The Terrace

TR49EH

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36LU

Forth Noweth

TR48NB

Killifreth Hill

TR49EP

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36GW

Penhalls Drive

TR48HB

Carnhot

TR36AA

Mill Lane

TR165QE

Cox Hill

TR48HF

Penstraze

TR36AR

Coombe

TR36LD

Bissoe Road

TR165EZ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR165FG

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49DA

Northey Close

TR48PD

Brewery Court

TR48TA

Feock & Kea

TR36ND

St Johns Terrace

TR36AB

Mill Lane

TR36PS

Olive Villas

TR36AU

Wellington Plantation

TR36EU

Carlyon Road

TR48LA

Kerley Downs

TR36NR

Penpol

TR36HU

Knights Meadow

TR49FJ

Carvinack Meadows

TR36ET

Old Coach Road

TR48LX

Cox Hill

TR36SQ

Harcourt

TR48QJ

Greenbottom

TR36NY

Belmont Terrace

TR48NL

Riverside

TR36LJ

Feock & Kea

TR36JR

Killicourt

TR36HH

Forth Coth

TR36QA

Market Street

TR36FQ

Gwel Pennfenten

TR49ER

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48FP

Station Road

TR36JD

Bissoe Road

TR36PB

Carnon Terrace

TR36EX

Penhalls Way

TR36PZ

Feock & Kea

TR48PF

Penstraze

TR36GG

Chyreen Lane

TR36GA

Forth Coth

TR36PX

Belmont Terrace

TR36AE

Feock & Kea

TR48PW

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49DL

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48QT

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR165BA

Whitehall

TR36JN

Point Road

TR36GN

Gig Lane

TR165QF

Church Hill

TR36RF

Prasow Pyski

TR48HE

Penstraze

TR49EL

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36QW

Feock & Kea

TR36PA

Devoran Lane

TR165EN

Cornwall Business Park West

TR48PH

Penstraze

TR36SF

Green Close

TR49QS

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49EZ

Church Road

TR49BY

Treliske Lane

TR36LX

West Corner

TR48FH

The Yard

TR48SZ

Feock & Kea

TR48QR

Feock & Kea

TR48TQ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48NZ

Wheal Busy

TR36JQ

Tregye Road

TR36JF

Quenchwell Road

TR48GP

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49EY

Church Road

TR48QS

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36JE

Manse Road

TR49DW

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR48JZ

Feock & Kea

TR48PA

Carnhot

TR36NZ

Point Road

TR36GR

Bissoe Road

TR48TD

Helston Water

TR36SA

Loe Beach

TR36LF

Old Carnon Hill

Data Sources

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