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TR1 2AR

Pydar Street

Truro Moresk & Trehaverne

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Detailed insights for TR1 2AR

Overview

Postcode TR1 2AR is located in an urban city, within the Truro Moresk & Trehaverne ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Truro South & Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 324.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Truro South & Central is £51,548 per year. The nearest station is Truro, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
324
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Truro South & Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,602 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Truro South & Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 324.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Truro South & Central is £51,548 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR1 2AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Truro South & Central near TR1 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Truro located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TR1 2AR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Truro

N/A

Walking directions to Truro

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TR1 2AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens
0.4 miDadubuz MoorSmallWalking directions to Dadubuz Moor
0.4 miHendra ParkSmallWalking directions to Hendra Park

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
1,304.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
190.99(+472%)
Anti-social behaviour
185.59(+1145%)
Shoplifting
56.76(+759%)
Public order
39.64(+506%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.04(+455%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
78.76%
Other White
20
8.85%
Pakistani
8
3.54%
Chinese
5
2.21%
Indian
5
2.21%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
50.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.92%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.43%
No qualifications
17
8.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.97%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
36.5%
Owns outright
32
23.36%
Shared ownership
25
18.25%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.03%
Social rents from council
8
5.84%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £339K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,500 up to £950,000.

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 Moresk & Trehaverne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£522,500£349
Semi-Detached8£356,897£284
Terraced42£226,000£287
Flats25£165,000£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£298,750£155,000£207,500£187,500
2017£345,000£166,500£215,000£210,000
2018£447,500£157,975£252,000£190,000
2019£395,000£169,000£250,000£212,000
2020£440,000£138,000£256,500£230,000
2021£577,500£173,025£265,000£236,000
2022£520,000£180,000£290,000£247,000
2023£500,000£165,000£290,000£268,750
2024£550,000£177,000£325,000£285,000
2025£550,000£184,000£290,000£239,500
2026£431,250£150,000£289,750£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£236£238£230
2017£274£256£233£224
2018£326£257£276£236
2019£292£259£234£245
2020£310£229£261£260
2021£356£264£294£272
2022£443£281£323£295
2023£347£291£262£309
2024£389£272£362£319
2025£367£263£348£285
2026£270£239£283£321
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Truro Moresk & Trehaverne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR1 2AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR1 2AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 20251, Pydar Street, Truro, TR1 2AROtherFreehold£750,000
11 Jul 2025Apartment 8, Emmanuel House, The Leats, Truro, TR1 3FLFlatsLeasehold£176,500
29 Apr 2025Apartment 2, Emmanuel House, The Leats, Truro, TR1 3FLFlatsLeasehold£184,000
27 Apr 202618, Victoria Square, Truro, TR1 2RXTerracedFreehold£120,000
25 Apr 20255 - 6, St Nicholas Street, Truro, TR1 2RLOtherFreehold£624,000

Schools

In the TR1 2AR postcode area, located within Truro South & Central, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TR1 2AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBosvigo SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE School, TruroVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.4 miNurseryTruro Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR1 2AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TR1 2AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food26 Boscawen Street, Truro, TR1 2QQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miCo-op FoodBoscawen Street, Cornwall, TR1 2QQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco Express32 Boscawen Street, Truro, TR1 2QQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miThai & Asian Food Store17 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3BUWalking directions to Thai & Asian Food Store
0.2 miSpar51-56 Castle Street, Truro, TR1 2SWWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TR1 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steven Mark Webb

Truro Moresk & Trehaverne - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jayne Kirkham

Truro and Falmouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencyTruro and FalmouthE14001554
ParishTruroE04013097
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Truro South & CentralE02003910
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 044FE01034865
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TR1 2AR

Is TR1 2AR (Truro South & Central) safe?

The area around TR1 2AR records about 324 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TR1 2AR?

The median sale price around TR1 2AR in Truro South & Central is £230,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TR1 2AR?

There are 9 schools close to TR1 2AR, including Bosvigo School (Good), St Mary's CofE School, Truro (Outstanding) and Truro Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TR1 2AR?

The closest station to TR1 2AR is Truro, about 851 m away.

How deprived is the area around TR1 2AR?

TR1 2AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,602 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TR1 2AR (Truro South & Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth covering TR1 2AR is Jayne Kirkham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Mark Webb (Liberal Democrats).

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.