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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

TR36PB

Carnon Terrace

TR36PQ

Greenbank Road

TR36QH

Dicky Lane

TR48JA

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48LZ

Wheal Busy Lane

TR48NZ

Wheal Busy

TR49EB

Coosebean Lane

TR49EF

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36QR

Four Turnings

TR36RN

Elm Meadow

TR36SB

Tremarne Close

TR48LF

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48ST

Feock & Kea

TR49DF

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR49ES

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36EU

Carlyon Road

TR36JA

Bissoe Road

TR36JX

Feock & Kea

TR36NG

Carnon Mine

TR48JX

Pickering Villas

TR48LW

High Street

TR48PH

Penstraze

TR48PY

The Square

TR48QB

Chacewater Hill

TR48QN

Greenbottom

TR49EX

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49FL

The Pastures

TR36HB

Feock Road

TR36LF

Old Carnon Hill

TR48NW

North Hill

TR48QP

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR49FH

Chapel Green

TR165QG

Bownder An Sycamor

TR36AD

Feock & Kea

TR36NP

Penpol

TR36PH

Greenbank Terrace

TR36RG

La Vague

TR36SG

Feock & Kea

TR48LA

Kerley Downs

TR48NS

Station Hill

TR49FR

Forge Way

TR36ET

Old Coach Road

TR48LG

Kerley

TR48QF

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36NB

Feock & Kea

TR36NL

Point

TR36RA

Churchtown

TR48LS

Great Walled Garden

TR48LX

Cox Hill

TR48PT

Fore Street

TR49DJ

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR36LH

Forth Coth

TR36PA

Devoran Lane

TR36QX

Mount George Road

TR49DL

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR36AB

Mill Lane

TR36JN

Point Road

TR36NE

St Johns Terrace

TR36SE

Pill Lane

TR36EZ

Feock & Kea

TR36GN

Gig Lane

TR36NX

Point

TR36QW

Feock & Kea

TR48GP

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR48HE

Penstraze

TR48NB

Killifreth Hill

TR49DN

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR48PS

Fore Street

TR49DA

Northey Close

Data Sources

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