Area360 logo

Find postcode

Truro West

Interactive map displaying Truro West

About

Truro West sits on the western side of Truro, across the River Kenwyn from the city centre. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of older stone terraces and later housing estates, small shops and community facilities close to home. A stretch of allotments and playing fields provide open space for local groups and clubs, while the A390 runs through the edge of the area and serves as the main road link out of the city to the west. Regular local bus services connect the ward with the city centre and surrounding villages.

Community life in Truro West centres on neighbourhood halls, primary schools and sports pitches rather than tourist attractions. Streets step down toward the river in places, and some lanes give views across the river channel where water levels fall into the tidal reach. Day-to-day provisions and services are within walking distance for many residents, and the mix of older and newer housing reflects steady change over recent decades without losing the street pattern set out in earlier maps.

Area overview

On average Truro West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Truro West is £51,688 per year. There are 8 schools in Truro West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Truro West is home to around 10,737 people, with a population density of about 950.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Truro West Population
10,737
Population density
950.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.05(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.9(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.34(+59%)
Public order
7.17(+10%)
Other theft
6.61(+17%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,547
88.88%
Other White
290
2.7%
Other Asian
175
1.63%
Indian
139
1.29%
Other
121
1.13%
Total population: 10,741

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,144
35.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,764
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,272
14.21%
No qualifications
1,245
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
775
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 8,953

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,673
36.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,166
25.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
828
18.1%
Social rents from council
449
9.82%
Other social rented
273
5.97%
Total households: 4,574

Property prices in Truro West

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £296,475 in Truro West area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Truro West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached48£288,750
Terraced38£262,500
Detached35£400,000
Flats5£101,000

10 years median price trend in Truro West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Truro West.

All postcodes in Truro West

TR36DR

Sampson Way

TR13TB

Cyril Road

TR13SE

Trehaverne Terrace

TR13UA

Kerris Grove

TR13PA

Berkeley Vale

TR13EG

Comprigney Hill

TR13XJ

Kingsley Close

TR13XX

Chyvelah Vale

TR13UD

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR36BT

Elizabeth Close

TR36GP

Pendeen Road

TR13PU

Kenna Park

TR13FF

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13GG

Wayfarer Road

TR36FL

Newbridge Lane

TR13FE

Wheal Sperries Way

TR13RA

Richards Crescent

TR13QF

Highertown

TR13DZ

Truro Moresk & Trehaverne

TR36BE

Tomperrow

TR13SG

Kenwyn Road

TR13TX

Comprigney Hill

TR13FP

Hugos Mill

TR13LU

Gloweth Villas

TR36DA

Victoria Gardens

TR13DX

Kenwyn Close

TR13UU

Trehaverne Vean

TR13FA

Carrine Way

TR36BS

Jubilee Road

TR13EE

Comprigney Hill

TR36TT

Glenthorne Road

TR13SB

Pendarves Road

TR13GL

Townsend Street

TR13FH

Lowen Bre

TR36FW

Nans Rosen

TR36SS

Tregavethan View

TR13YB

Chyvelah Ope

TR13NU

Malabar Road

TR13PW

Penwethers Lane

TR13GF

Landerslee Drive

TR13WW

Halbullock View

TR13QP

Trevean Road

TR36EL

Fordh Bucca

TR36DY

Hugus Road

TR36TU

Hawthorn Way

TR13SX

Kenwyn Road

TR13LE

Tresawls Road

TR13NN

St Georges Road

TR13QZ

Richards Crescent

TR13SU

Kenwyn Road

TR36FH

Centenary Way

TR13NF

College Way

TR13LG

Treliske Lane

TR36TS

Deeble Close

TR13LQ

Penventinnie Lane

TR36TR

Lowen Way

TR13RL

Sandhurst Terrace

TR13SJ

Trehaverne Lane

TR13LD

Tresawls Road

TR13PH

Kirby Road

TR13TW

Stokes Road

TR13LX

Newbridge Way

TR36BH

Rosevalley

TR13TJ

Grenville Road

TR13LA

Tresawls Avenue

TR13RJ

Higher Trehaverne

TR13FY

Kenwyn Gardens

TR13TT

Hendra Vean

TR13ED

Kenwyn Hill

TR13SL

Hendra Close

TR13SD

Hunkin Close

TR49LD

Threemilestone Industrial Estate

TR13GA

Chyvelah Vale

TR13GB

Lamellyn Drive

TR13DY

Kenwyn Hill

TR13XE

Merrifield Close

TR13PT

Kestle Drive

TR13QQ

Penwethers Lane

TR13QD

Highertown

TR13PE

Cornish Crescent

TR36TP

Byan Close

TR13GE

Navigator Way

TR13TL

Hendra Barton

TR36BD

Lower Hugus Road

TR36GU

Chyvelah Road

TR36FU

Gwel An Nans

TR36SP

Pendeen Crescent

TR36EN

Wheal Jane Meadows

TR36DG

Festival Villas

TR13SS

Daubuz Close

TR36BJ

Springfield Way

TR36FT

Threemilestone & Chacewater

TR13XH

Meadow Close

TR13GD

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

TR13XQ

Oak Lane

TR13TU

Hendra Vean

TR13TY

Truro Moresk & Trehaverne

TR36BG

Milestone Court

TR13UZ

The Spires

TR13QU

Malabar Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.