Postcode TR1 2GL is located in an urban city, within the Truro Boscawen & Redannick area 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 median sale price in Truro Boscawen & Redannick is £349,875 (around £323 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,250 and £427,500. The nearest station is Truro, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.
Truro South & Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,510 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Truro South & Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 324.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Truro South & Central is £51,548 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR1 2GL.
Truro South & Central near TR1 2GL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £349,875 (about £323 per square foot) in Truro Boscawen & Redannick area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £418,750 | £364 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £337,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 30 | £300,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 7 | £170,000 | £230 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £322,500 | £132,000 | £245,000 | £221,350 |
| 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 | £537,500 | £200,000 | £337,000 | £266,000 |
| 2026 | £395,000 | £170,000 | £335,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253 | £292 | £241 | £267 |
| 2017 | £251 | £276 | £252 | £232 |
| 2018 | £270 | £263 | £269 | £256 |
| 2019 | £272 | £232 | £273 | £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 | £296 | £356 | £309 |
| 2026 | £338 | £209 | £335 | £315 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR1 2GL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 2, Sisters Steps, Corte Spry, Truro, TR1 2GL | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 3, Southleigh Mews, Truro, TR1 2JB | Flats | Leasehold | £247,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 12, William Wood House, Corte Spry, Truro, TR1 2GE | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat 8, Lysnoweth, Infirmary Hill, Truro, TR1 2FG | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Flat 1, Lysnoweth, Infirmary Hill, Truro, TR1 2FG | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 |
In the TR1 2GL postcode area, located within Truro South & Central, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Bosvigo School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2011. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Truro High School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Truro School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TR1 2GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thai & Asian Food Store | 17 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3BU | Walking directions to Thai & Asian Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Fairmantle Street, Truro, TR1 2EQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Fairmantle Street, Cornwall, TR1 2EH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TR1 2GL, 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 2GL 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.
The median sale price around TR1 2GL in Truro Boscawen & Redannick is £349,875 (about £323 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to TR1 2GL, including Bosvigo School (Good), Truro High School and Truro School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to TR1 2GL is Truro, about 784 m away.
TR1 2GL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,510 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 2GL 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).