Postcode TR1 2GJ is located in an urban city, within the Truro Boscawen & Redannick ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Truro South & Central area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below 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 0.4 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.
Truro South & Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,436 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Truro South & Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.4% 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.
The average income per household in Truro South & Central is £51,548 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR1 2GJ.
Truro South & Central near TR1 2GJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Truro located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Truro | N/A | Walking directions to Truro |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Hendra Park | Small | Walking directions to Hendra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Furniss Island | Small | Walking directions to Furniss Island |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £353,000 (about £329 per square foot) in Truro Boscawen & Redannick area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £495,788 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £314,000 | £348 |
| Terraced | 35 | £300,000 | £309 |
| Flats | 9 | £170,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £162,000 | £250,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £140,250 | £240,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £303,000 | £244,500 | £252,850 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £144,000 | £255,000 | £248,000 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £167,500 | £256,000 | £269,000 |
| 2021 | £372,000 | £152,000 | £262,500 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £191,500 | £362,500 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £220,000 | £390,000 | £272,500 |
| 2024 | £550,000 | £183,000 | £325,000 | £286,500 |
| 2025 | £513,288 | £185,000 | £337,000 | £265,500 |
| 2026 | £442,500 | £125,000 | £335,000 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £274 | £239 | £265 |
| 2017 | £251 | £276 | £252 | £232 |
| 2018 | £270 | £263 | £269 | £256 |
| 2019 | £272 | £232 | £265 | £255 |
| 2020 | £279 | £263 | £290 | £255 |
| 2021 | £315 | £223 | £318 | £290 |
| 2022 | £376 | £283 | £343 | £367 |
| 2023 | £374 | £325 | £350 | £318 |
| 2024 | £369 | £258 | £353 | £307 |
| 2025 | £382 | £301 | £356 | £309 |
| 2026 | £287 | £209 | £316 | £320 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR1 2GJ.
In the TR1 2GJ postcode area, located within Truro South & Central, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR1 2GJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thai & Asian Food Store | 17 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3BU | Walking directions to Thai & Asian Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Fairmantle Street, Cornwall, TR1 2EH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Fairmantle Street, Truro, TR1 2EQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Boscawen Street, Cornwall, TR1 2QQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 26 Boscawen Street, Truro, TR1 2QQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TR1 2GJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Nolan
Truro Boscawen & Redannick - Elected 1 May 2025
Jayne Kirkham
Truro and Falmouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TR1 2GJ records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around TR1 2GJ in Truro South & Central is £353,000 (about £329 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to TR1 2GJ, including Bosvigo School (Good), Truro High School and Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TR1 2GJ is Truro, about 662 m away.
TR1 2GJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,436 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth covering TR1 2GJ is Jayne Kirkham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Nolan (Liberal Democrats).
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.