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Truro South & Central

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About

Truro South & Central forms the administrative and commercial core of Cornwall's only city. The area is centred around Lemon Street, known for its Georgian architecture, and the modern retail developments of Lemon Quay. It contains the city's main shopping streets, civic buildings, and the law courts, functioning as the primary hub for business and services in the region.

The area slopes down towards the River Truro, where the confluence of the Kenwyn and Allen rivers becomes the Truro River. The Gothic spires of Truro Cathedral, constructed from local granite, dominate the skyline. A network of narrow, historic lanes leads from the main thoroughfares down to the waterways and the city's museum.

Area overview

On average Truro South & Central has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160 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 per household in Truro South & Central is £51,548 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). Truro South & Central is home to around 6,968 people, with a population density of about 2,108.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.71(+181%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.87(+330%)
Shoplifting
37.74(+466%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.08(+178%)
Public order
17.51(+166%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,550
43.58%
Level 3 (A level)
959
16.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
776
13.26%
No qualifications
742
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
444
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 5,851

Housing

Housing tenure

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Truro South & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,125,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Truro South & Central 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 Truro South & Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£552,500
Flats30£180,250
Semi-Detached16£372,500
Terraced51£252,500

10 years median price trend in Truro South & Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Truro South & Central.

All postcodes in Truro South & Central

TR12FE

New Bridge Street

TR13DA

Kenwyn Street

TR13EJ

Adelaide Terrace

TR13NW

St Georges Road

TR11ZJ

Harvey Road

TR12JP

Redannick Lane

TR12LH

Green Street

TR13FL

The Leats

TR13HN

Alexandra Terrace

TR19JH

Harvey Road

TR19PL

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19SZ

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19TF

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19TG

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR12BL

Falmouth Road

TR12BS

Northfield Drive

TR12BT

Northfield Drive

TR12FL

Gwarak Tewdar

TR12FN

Gwarak Nansavalen

TR12PY

Lemon Street

TR12PZ

Lemon Street

TR12XH

Pydar Street

TR13HT

Richmond Terrace

TR13JF

John Street

TR11HB

Campfield Hill

TR12DF

Redannick Lane

TR12DJ

Treworder Road

TR12EP

Burley Close

TR12FR

Rosva Nansavalen

TR12GA

Quay Street

TR12SF

Calenick Street

TR19SA

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19SS

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19TW

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19WB

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19XR

Treyew Road

TR12GT

Gwel Ke

TR12NS

Lemon Street

TR13DL

Little Castle Street

TR13ES

The Crescent

TR19WT

Treyew Road

TR12AF

St Marys Street

TR12DU

St Aubyns Road

TR12GJ

Tresawya Drive

TR12RT

Victoria Square

TR12UX

Truro Moresk & Trehaverne

TR12UY

Quay Street

TR13BN

Chapel Hill

TR13DW

Frances Street

TR13NA

Dobbs Lane

TR19ST

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19XU

Treyew Road

TR11GB

Mitchell Hill

TR11SE

St Austell Street

TR12BY

Treyew Road

TR12GG

Tresawya Drive

TR12LA

Halwyn Place

TR19UY

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19WA

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR12QW

Boscawen Street

TR13AA

Castle Rise

TR13NG

The Meadow

TR12DB

Daniell Road

TR12JW

Lower Redannick

TR12NG

Falmouth Road

TR12JY

Treworder Road

TR13EN

Harrison Terrace

TR13EU

Avondale Road

TR13JG

Ferris Town

TR19PN

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR11EP

Union Place

TR12AQ

Old Bridge Street

TR12AY

Pydar Street

TR12EL

Boscawen Street

TR12ST

Newham Industrial Estate

TR13FZ

Wheal Golden Drive

TR19AZ

Harvey Road

TR19SB

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19SY

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19TR

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19TS

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR12DQ

Redannick Crescent

TR12EG

Fairmantle Street

TR12LB

Pendale Square

TR12RN

St Nicholas Street

TR12RX

Victoria Square

TR12XR

Lighteridge Hill

TR13JL

St Dominic Street

TR13WZ

Harvey Road

TR19TY

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR19UQ

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

TR49YF

Harvey Road

TR11EW

East Rosewin Row

TR11JS

Mitchell Mews

TR12EF

Carclew Terrace

TR12HB

Quay Street

TR12HH

Enys Quay

TR12LD

Carey Park

TR12LF

Gwarnick Road

TR12LQ

Back Quay

Data Sources

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