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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

TR48JP

Kerley Hill

TR48NS

Station Hill

TR48LS

Great Walled Garden

TR36QS

Come To Good

TR36EZ

Feock & Kea

TR36ER

Old Coach Road

TR36QE

Tremayne Close

TR49DJ

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR48HX

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36PD

Devoran Lane

TR36RU

Penpol

TR48QA

Chacewater Hill

TR36GT

Treheath Meadows

TR48JR

Trelawney Road

TR49FQ

Kenwyn Heights

TR36NB

Feock & Kea

TR48PT

Fore Street

TR165QD

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36LL

Bissoe Road

TR48JX

Pickering Villas

TR48SU

Bissoe Cottages

TR36AF

Old Coach Road

TR48PP

Wheal Busy Lane

TR36RX

Gwel An Scol

TR36EY

Penlee Villas

TR36LA

Valley Lane

TR36GB

Bissoe Road

TR48NP

Station Road

TR48SL

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48UQ

Station Road

TR48GB

Penstraze

TR36LH

Forth Coth

TR49DF

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49EX

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36GE

Point Road

TR36HZ

Lyn Cottages

TR48QD

Chacewater Hill

TR36PU

Church Terrace

TR36AH

Feock & Kea

TR49QR

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49EB

Coosebean Lane

TR48JB

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36SE

Pill Lane

TR36PP

Edwards Road

TR36EG

High View Cottages

TR48LU

Wheal Busy Lane

TR36JP

The Forge

TR48QF

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36RR

Trolver Hill

TR48HA

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36AL

Feock & Kea

TR36HW

Smithy Lane

TR36NL

Point

TR49DP

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR36NJ

Point Green

TR36GQ

Drovers Way

TR48NA

Salem

TR36RE

Feock & Kea

TR48GF

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36AG

Feock & Kea

TR36HY

Bissoe Road

TR48NJ

Estrella Place

TR36EH

Feock & Kea

TR48TG

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49DN

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49DS

Hillcrest

TR36QX

Mount George Road

TR48PL

Penstraze

TR48TR

Penstraze

TR48PY

The Square

TR36JG

Bissoe Road

TR48PG

Penstraze

TR49ET

School Hill

TR48LF

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36PJ

Greenbank Road

TR49QT

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR48JY

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36LZ

Quenchwell Road

TR36LP

Valley Lane

TR48PZ

Church Hill

TR36SH

Loe Beach

TR48PJ

Penstraze

TR48HU

Three Burrows

TR36PQ

Greenbank Road

TR36NQ

Point

TR36PT

St Johns Terrace

TR36JY

Forth Coth

TR36QH

Dicky Lane

TR48TF

Feock & Kea

TR36JU

Manse Road

TR36RL

Dozmere Close

TR48NR

North Hill

TR48LQ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48LY

Cox Hill

TR48ND

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36QP

Wellington Plantation

TR48QZ

Point Mills

TR36LG

Carnon Valley

TR36NS

Penpol

TR165FD

Cornwall Business Park East

Data Sources

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