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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

TR48NQ

Off Sergeants Hill

TR165BE

Hallenbeagle

TR36RA

Churchtown

TR36QB

Lower Quay Road

TR36HA

Old Coach Road

TR36AX

Feock & Kea

TR48TH

Nangiles

TR48GE

Greenbottom

TR36EE

Feock & Kea

TR36JX

Feock & Kea

TR48JW

Roseland Crescent

TR48SH

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36QY

Penelewey

TR36PH

Greenbank Terrace

TR48HT

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48JS

Boscawen Road

TR36QJ

Feock & Kea

TR36RB

Restronguet Point

TR48JT

Trevithick Road

TR36RQ

La Vague

TR48ST

Feock & Kea

TR36GS

Ash Tree Close

TR48HZ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36AN

Feock & Kea

TR36HD

Halvarras Road

TR36LQ

Ringwell Hill

TR48UF

Jakes Lane

TR36PL

Perran Close

TR36RH

Elm Grove

TR36HS

Agar Meadows

TR49RR

Roseworthy Road

TR36AY

Feock & Kea

TR48QH

Greenbottom

TR49DU

School Hill

TR49AR

St Pirans Way

TR36HQ

Fir Grove

TR165BN

Cornwall Business Park West

TR36HT

Trelawne Close

TR36XB

Park An Gwarry

TR36QU

Feock & Kea

TR36AP

Feock & Kea

TR48QU

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36QQ

Feock & Kea

TR48HP

East Hill

TR48JU

Kerley Hill

TR36GH

Forth Coth

TR36NX

Point

TR36LN

Quenchwell

TR36LS

Cowling Road

TR48FL

Sergeants Hill

TR36PG

Carnon Gate Cottages

TR36ES

Old Coach Road

TR49FH

Chapel Green

TR49DD

Church Road

TR36PE

Feock & Kea

TR36PR

Old Tram Road

TR36NN

Penpol

TR36SB

Tremarne Close

TR36FP

Pengelly Close

TR48NH

Station Road

TR36RS

Trevallion Park

TR36EA

Chapel Hill

TR36QN

King Harry Road

TR48JN

Kerley Vale

TR36HN

Parkancreeg

TR49EW

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49EF

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48SJ

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36RN

Elm Meadow

Data Sources

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