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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

TR49EP

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36PW

Quay Road

TR36RF

Prasow Pyski

TR36SF

Green Close

TR48NY

Adams Row

TR48SS

Lemon Terrace

TR49DR

Eglos Road

TR165FG

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36LR

Woon Lane

TR36NJ

Point Green

TR48EZ

North Hill

TR48TA

Feock & Kea

TR36ES

Old Coach Road

TR36LW

Quenchwell Road

TR36PE

Feock & Kea

TR49DD

Church Road

TR49DP

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49RR

Roseworthy Road

TR36JD

Bissoe Road

TR48JS

Boscawen Road

TR48LN

Fore Street

TR36LN

Quenchwell

TR36PR

Old Tram Road

TR36PY

Chapel Terrace

TR36RW

Harcourt Lane

TR48LH

Kerley

TR48QZ

Point Mills

TR48TQ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR165QF

Church Hill

TR36AX

Feock & Kea

TR36LE

Old Carnon Hill

TR36LQ

Ringwell Hill

TR36QS

Come To Good

TR36RQ

La Vague

TR36SD

Feock & Kea

TR48FH

The Yard

TR48NA

Salem

TR48NE

Creegbrawse

TR48TR

Penstraze

TR49BY

Treliske Lane

TR36GL

Point Road

TR36PT

St Johns Terrace

TR48PN

Penstraze

TR48TB

Helston Water

TR49EJ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49ER

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR165BA

Whitehall

TR36GG

Chyreen Lane

TR36LY

Stretyn

TR48FL

Sergeants Hill

TR165BN

Cornwall Business Park West

TR48LP

Falmouth Road

TR48UF

Jakes Lane

TR36AT

Cowlands

TR36GA

Forth Coth

TR36HY

Bissoe Road

TR36JW

Point Road

TR48PP

Wheal Busy Lane

TR36EX

Penhalls Way

TR36PX

Belmont Terrace

TR48NF

Creegbrawse

TR48QD

Chacewater Hill

TR48QU

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36EQ

Lower Hugus Road

TR36GB

Bissoe Road

TR36JY

Forth Coth

TR48PZ

Church Hill

TR36EW

Carlyon Court

TR36QA

Market Street

TR36QN

King Harry Road

TR36QZ

Kelliwith

TR48TD

Helston Water

TR165EN

Cornwall Business Park West

TR36QB

Lower Quay Road

TR49EW

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36AY

Feock & Kea

TR36JL

Park View Close

TR36LA

Valley Lane

TR48FP

Station Road

TR48JT

Trevithick Road

TR48LT

The Terrace

TR48ND

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36AF

Old Coach Road

TR36NQ

Point

TR36HJ

Forth Coth

TR48HX

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48PL

Penstraze

TR48SU

Bissoe Cottages

TR48TG

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR165BE

Hallenbeagle

TR48NR

North Hill

TR48QG

Chacewater Hill

TR49DY

Ashley Road

TR48HP

East Hill

TR48HY

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48RR

Woodside Paddock

TR48TF

Feock & Kea

TR49EH

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49EZ

Church Road

TR36AE

Feock & Kea

Data Sources

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