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Truro South & Central

England / South West / Cornwall / Truro South & Central

About

Truro South & Central is the administrative and commercial heart of Cornwall, home to the county’s only city. The area features a mix of historic architecture, including the Gothic-style Truro Cathedral, and modern retail spaces. Shops, cafes, and restaurants line the streets, catering to both locals and visitors. The Lemon Quay market square hosts regular events, adding to the area’s activity.

The River Truro runs through the district, providing a scenic backdrop and connecting to the wider Fal Estuary. Public transport links, including a railway station, make it a hub for travel within Cornwall. Residential areas blend with business and leisure, creating a balanced urban environment. The area’s compact layout makes it easy to explore on foot.

Area overview

On average Truro South & Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 220 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Truro South & Central is £44,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Truro South & Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
220
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Truro South & Central Population
6,968
Population density
2,108.6 per km²

Demographics

British
6,060
86.99%
Other White
293
4.21%
Other Asian
84
1.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
79
1.13%
Other
74
1.06%
Total population: 6,966

Housing

Owns outright
1,137
33.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
828
24.61%
Owns with a mortgage
759
22.56%
Other social rented
264
7.85%
Social rents from council
221
6.57%
Total households: 3,364

Property prices in Truro South & Central

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Truro South & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £965,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£551,250
Flats32£175,750
Semi-Detached13£378,709
Terraced54£265,000

10 years price trend in Truro South & Central

All postcodes in Truro South & Central

TR11GY

Paul's Terrace

TR11XU

Pydar Street

TR12FS

Fordh Talgarrek

TR12FX

Green Lane

TR12GN

Bassett Walk

TR12HL

Lemon Gardens

TR12UF

Wilkes Walk

TR13BP

Chapel Hill

TR19PH

Truro South & Central

TR19XL

Treyew Road

TR11JW

Whitley Close

TR12DH

Higher Redannick

TR12DX

Barrack Lane

TR12HR

Lemon Gardens

TR12PQ

Calenick Street

TR12TR

Strangways Terrace

TR13EW

Truro South & Central

TR13NB

Dobbs Lane

TR19HP

Harvey Road

TR19SU

Truro South & Central

TR19WD

Truro South & Central

TR11JR

James Place

TR11JT

Mitchell Hill

TR12FW

Green Lane

TR12GH

Daniell Road

TR12HE

Back Quay

TR12JX

Greenwith Close

TR12JZ

Treworder Road

TR12LS

Lemon Street

TR12NX

Strangways Terrace

TR12QB

Lemon Street

TR12QS

Truro South & Central

TR12RL

St Nicholas Street

TR13AG

Pydar Street

TR13AQ

Tregear Gardens

TR13DN

Edward Street

TR19BL

Harvey Road

TR19SQ

Truro South & Central

TR19WW

Treyew Road

TR19WY

Treyew Road

TR19XH

Treyew Road

TR19XJ

Treyew Road

TR12GU

Union Street

TR11UB

Furniss Close

TR12BP

Pengarth Close

TR12GE

Truro South & Central

TR12GP

Infirmary Hill

TR12JT

Ashley Road

TR12QZ

Boscawen Street

TR12RQ

King Street

TR13AF

Castle Street

TR13AY

Dobbs Lane

TR13GS

Carvedras

TR13GU

Truro South & Central

TR13HP

Richmond Hill

TR19AG

Harvey Road

TR19JE

Harvey Road

TR19SL

Truro South & Central

TR19UN

Truro South & Central

TR19UT

Truro South & Central

TR19ZZ

Truro South & Central

TR11YZ

Harvey Road

TR12BB

Union Street

TR12DP

Barrack Lane

TR12GB

Lemon Gardens

TR12JQ

Truro South & Central

TR12NR

Carclew Street

TR12PF

Lemon Street

TR12RP

Lemon Mews Road

TR12SN

Truro South & Central

TR12UE

Wilkes Walk

TR13AN

Treyew Road

TR13BY

Truro South & Central

TR13DP

Frances Street

TR13JQ

Ferris Town

TR19HX

Harvey Road

TR12FY

Truro South & Central

TR19PD

Truro South & Central

TR19SP

Truro South & Central

TR11DF

Moresk Road

TR12QQ

Boscawen Street

TR12RS

St Nicholas Street

TR12RY

Truro South & Central

TR12SQ

Frances Street

TR13BH

Chapel Hill

TR12XP

Gas Hill

TR19PG

Truro South & Central

TR11DW

Oak Way

TR11EQ

Kemp Close

TR12HS

Upper School Lane

TR12EN

David Penhaligon Way

TR12GD

Farley Close

TR12PU

Back Quay

TR12TN

Newham Road

TR13BJ

Chapel Hill

TR13DE

Truro South & Central

TR13DU

Truro South & Central

TR13GP

Station Road

TR19WG

Treyew Road

TR19JH

Harvey Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.