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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

TR19SZ

Truro South & Central

TR19TF

Truro South & Central

TR19TG

Truro South & Central

TR11JH

Truro South & Central

TR11ZJ

Harvey Road

TR12DW

Barrack Lane

TR12FE

New Bridge Street

TR12JP

Redannick Lane

TR12LH

Green Street

TR13DA

Kenwyn Street

TR13EJ

Truro South & Central

TR13FL

The Leats

TR13HN

Richmond Hill

TR13NW

Carvedras

TR19SS

Truro South & Central

TR19SA

Truro South & Central

TR19TW

Truro South & Central

TR19WB

Truro South & Central

TR19XR

Treyew Road

TR13HT

Richmond Terrace

TR11HB

Campfield Hill

TR12BL

Barrack Lane

TR12BS

Hurland Road

TR12BT

Gwendroc Close

TR12PY

Lemon Street

TR12DF

Redannick Lane

TR12DJ

Treworder Road

TR12EP

Burley Close

TR12FL

Garth Glasneth

TR12FN

Green Lane

TR12FR

Green Lane

TR12GA

Quay Street

TR12PZ

Lemon Street

TR12SF

Calenick Street

TR12XH

Pydar Street

TR13JF

Andrew Place

TR19UY

Truro South & Central

TR19WT

Treyew Road

TR19WA

Truro South & Central

TR11GB

Mitchell Hill

TR11SE

Furniss Close

TR12BY

Chapel Hill

TR12GG

Tresawya Drive

TR12GT

Green Lane

TR12LA

Greenwith Close

TR12NS

Lemon Street

TR13BD

Chapel Hill

TR13DL

Kenwyn Street

TR13ES

Crescent Road

TR19ST

Truro South & Central

TR19XU

Treyew Road

TR12AF

Old Bridge Street

TR12DU

Barrack Lane

TR12GJ

Tresawya Drive

TR12QW

Boscawen Street

TR12RT

Victoria Square

TR12UX

Truro South & Central

TR12UY

Quay Street

TR13AA

Castle Rise

TR13BN

Chapel Hill

TR13DW

Frances Street

TR13NA

Dobbs Lane

TR13NG

Bosvigo Lane

TR12DB

Daniell Road

TR12JW

Lower Redannick

TR12JY

Halwyn Place

TR12NG

Green Lane

TR13EN

Truro South & Central

TR13EU

Avondale Road

TR13JG

Ferris Town

TR19SB

Truro South & Central

TR19SY

Truro South & Central

TR19TR

Truro South & Central

TR19TS

Truro South & Central

TR19TY

Truro South & Central

TR19UQ

Truro South & Central

TR11EP

Pydar Street

TR12AQ

Old Bridge Street

TR12AY

Pydar Street

TR12DQ

Redannick Crescent

TR12EG

Fairmantle Street

TR12EL

Boscawen Street

TR12LB

Pendale Square

TR12RN

St Nicholas Street

TR12RX

Victoria Square

TR12ST

Harvey Road

TR12XR

Gas Hill

TR13FZ

Station Road

TR13JL

St Dominic Street

TR13WZ

Harvey Road

TR19AZ

Harvey Road

TR49YF

Harvey Road

TR19XD

Treyew Road

TR19SD

Truro South & Central

TR19SN

Truro South & Central

TR19SR

Truro South & Central

TR19XG

Treyew Road

TR19WS

Treyew Road

TR19WZ

Treyew Road

TR11EW

Truro South & Central

Data Sources

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