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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

TR36GW

Penhalls Drive

TR36HN

Parkancreeg

TR36LP

Valley Lane

TR48HB

Carnhot

TR48HF

Penstraze

TR48PB

Jollys Bottom

TR48QJ

Greenbottom

TR36EF

Feock & Kea

TR36GR

Bissoe Road

TR48HU

Three Burrows

TR48LD

Cusveorth Coombe

TR48UQ

Station Road

TR36AW

Feock & Kea

TR36GE

Point Road

TR36ND

St Johns Terrace

TR36PS

Olive Villas

TR36RB

Restronguet Point

TR165QD

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36JG

Bissoe Road

TR48PE

Penstraze

TR49BZ

Eglos Road

TR36AR

Coombe

TR36GH

Forth Coth

TR36GT

Treheath Meadows

TR36HU

Knights Meadow

TR48GF

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48QH

Greenbottom

TR48SW

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR165EZ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36AG

Feock & Kea

TR36AH

Feock & Kea

TR36AU

Wellington Plantation

TR36FN

Trevince Road

TR36JS

Gig Lane

TR36LL

Bissoe Road

TR36QU

Feock & Kea

TR36RX

Gwel An Scol

TR49DW

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49EN

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36JT

Forth Coth

TR36NA

Penpol

TR48LJ

Lower Meadow

TR48SZ

Feock & Kea

TR49QR

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR36RE

Feock & Kea

TR165QE

Cox Hill

TR36AL

Feock & Kea

TR36HH

Forth Coth

TR48NL

Riverside

TR49DX

Bosvean Road

TR36EG

High View Cottages

TR36EH

Feock & Kea

TR36PJ

Greenbank Road

TR36RP

Trolver Hill

TR36RR

Trolver Hill

TR36RS

Trevallion Park

TR36RU

Penpol

TR48JU

Kerley Hill

TR48JY

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48TE

Feock & Kea

TR49ED

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR36NN

Penpol

TR36PN

Carclew Terrace

TR48JW

Roseland Crescent

TR49DU

School Hill

TR36RD

Penelewey

TR48PJ

Penstraze

TR49AR

St Pirans Way

TR165BD

Cornwall Business Park East

TR36AS

Roundwood

TR36LJ

Feock & Kea

TR48QS

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49ET

School Hill

TR36JR

Killicourt

TR36QJ

Feock & Kea

TR36RJ

Dozmere

TR36AA

Mill Lane

TR36HS

Agar Meadows

TR36NH

Point Green

TR36QP

Wellington Plantation

TR48NQ

Off Sergeants Hill

TR48QA

Chacewater Hill

TR48SH

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48SL

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49DE

Idless Lane

TR49QT

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR36EA

Chapel Hill

TR36FR

Prasow Pyski

TR48SJ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48NT

Wheal Busy

TR36LD

Bissoe Road

TR36LU

Forth Noweth

TR36RL

Dozmere Close

TR36RT

Trolver Croft

TR48LY

Cox Hill

TR49EL

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36NT

Chycoose Parc

TR48NG

Chapel Court

TR48PX

East Bridge

TR48QT

Threemilestone & Chacewater

Data Sources

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