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Truro East

About

Truro East encompasses residential neighbourhoods and industrial estates on the eastern side of the River Truro. The area is primarily characterised by modern housing developments and retail parks, serving as a practical gateway into the city centre. Its landscape is defined by the river's tidal creeks and the main arterial roads that connect it to the rest of Cornwall, creating a mix of suburban living and commercial activity.

A notable landmark is the elevated stretch of the A390, which passes directly through the area, offering views across the river towards the city's cathedral spire. The presence of large supermarkets and business units reflects its functional role. The river itself, with its mudflats at low tide, provides a distinct natural boundary, separating this largely post-war development from Truro's historic core.

Area overview

On average Truro East has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Truro East is £56,143 per year. There are 3 schools in Truro East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Truro East is home to around 8,457 people, with a population density of about 2,364.8 per km².

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Truro East Population

8,457

Population density

2,364.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.24(+6%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.7(-35%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.91(-9%)

Public order

5.44(-17%)

Other theft

4.38(-22%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,636

90.28%

Other White

313

3.7%

Other

107

1.27%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.61%

Bangladeshi

0.59%

Total population: 8,458

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,555

36.69%

Level 3 (A level)

1,183

16.99%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,065

15.3%

No qualifications

978

14.05%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

662

9.51%

Total 16+ residents: 6,963

Housing

Owns outright

1,450

39.2%

Owns with a mortgage

890

24.06%

Private landlord or letting agency

571

15.44%

Social rents from council

445

12.03%

Other social rented

227

6.14%

Total households: 3,699

Property prices in Truro East

Median price£282,250

Price per sq ft£313

Sales (last 12 months)108

Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £394K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £282,250 (about £313 per square foot) in Truro East area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Truro East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	26	£465,000	£366	£301,500	£412,750	£536,250	£767,000
Terraced	38	£282,250	£332	£192,750	£230,000	£317,500	£530,000
Semi-Detached	16	£250,250	£315	£183,000	£218,750	£355,000	£400,625
Flats	28	£180,000	£263	£115,000	£156,863	£240,000	£343,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Truro East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Truro East.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£315,000	£229,950	£218,475	£206,500
2017	£326,500	£225,000	£229,000	£240,000
2018	£352,500	£206,250	£240,000	£220,500
2019	£338,500	£180,000	£235,000	£245,000
2020	£379,688	£185,000	£252,500	£250,000
2021	£448,000	£212,150	£240,000	£279,950
2022	£467,500	£199,975	£290,000	£257,500
2023	£502,500	£222,500	£280,000	£287,500
2024	£460,000	£200,000	£282,000	£285,000
2025	£450,000	£186,250	£285,000	£293,250
2026	£477,500	£167,500	£243,000	£286,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Truro East.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£251	£351	£252	£243
2017	£263	£303	£245	£242
2018	£280	£299	£263	£244
2019	£265	£256	£245	£258
2020	£260	£272	£271	£279
2021	£320	£308	£296	£279
2022	£400	£285	£355	£316
2023	£334	£305	£295	£322
2024	£364	£324	£324	£319
2025	£372	£272	£315	£336
2026	£341	£262	£318	£308

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail