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TR1 2GN

Bassett Walk

Truro Boscawen & Redannick

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Overview

Postcode TR1 2GN 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 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 0.4 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
324
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30%
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

30%

Approximately 30.0% 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 2GN.

Flood risk

No risk

Truro South & Central near TR1 2GN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TR1 2GN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Truro

N/A

Walking directions to Truro

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TR1 2GN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens
0.4 miHendra ParkSmallWalking directions to Hendra Park
0.4 miFurniss IslandSmallWalking directions to Furniss Island

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
6,780.8 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
231
78.31%
Other White
22
7.46%
Other Asian
10
3.39%
Other
10
3.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.71%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
37.92%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.42%
No qualifications
32
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
36.15%
Other social rented
23
17.69%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.15%
Social rents from council
16
12.31%
Owns outright
15
11.54%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Truro Boscawen & Redannick

Median price£353,000
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£274K – £496K

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.

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 Boscawen & Redannick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£495,788£374
Semi-Detached19£314,000£348
Terraced35£300,000£309
Flats9£170,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Truro Boscawen & Redannick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Truro Boscawen & Redannick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Truro Boscawen & Redannick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Truro Boscawen & Redannick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Truro Boscawen & Redannick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Truro Boscawen & Redannick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR1 2GN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR1 2GN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 20251, Corte Jago, Bassett Walk, Truro, TR1 2GNTerracedFreehold£355,000
18 Feb 2025Rossetti, City Road, Truro, TR1 2JLDetachedFreehold£410,000
27 Mar 20266, Chy Rentoul, Tresawya Drive, Truro, TR1 2GJTerracedFreehold£305,000
31 Mar 202518, Corte Mear, Tresawya Drive, Truro, TR1 2GGFlatsLeasehold£200,000
30 Oct 20252, Sisters Steps, Corte Spry, Truro, TR1 2GLTerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the TR1 2GN 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 2GN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBosvigo SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableTruro High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCommunity & Hospital Education Service Ap AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR1 2GN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TR1 2GN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThai & Asian Food Store17 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3BUWalking directions to Thai & Asian Food Store
0.3 miCo-op FoodBoscawen Street, Cornwall, TR1 2QQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miM&S FoodhallFairmantle Street, Cornwall, TR1 2EHWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miCo-op Food26 Boscawen Street, Truro, TR1 2QQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miIcelandFairmantle Street, Truro, TR1 2EQWalking directions to Iceland

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 2GN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Nolan

Truro Boscawen & Redannick - 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 Introduced2011-10-01

Frequently asked questions about TR1 2GN

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

The area around TR1 2GN 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 2GN?

The median sale price around TR1 2GN in Truro South & Central is £353,000 (about £329 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TR1 2GN?

There are 9 schools close to TR1 2GN, including Bosvigo School (Good), Truro High School and Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TR1 2GN?

The closest station to TR1 2GN is Truro, about 684 m away.

How deprived is the area around TR1 2GN?

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

The Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth covering TR1 2GN 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).

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.