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TR1 3NU

Malabar Road

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

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Overview

Postcode TR1 3NU is located in an urban city, within the Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Truro West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Truro West is £51,688 per year. The nearest station is Truro, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Truro West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Truro West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Truro West is £51,688 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from TR1 3NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Truro West near TR1 3NU 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 3NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Truro

N/A

Walking directions to Truro

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
2,915.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.63(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.83(+344%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.04(+68%)
Public order
10.62(+62%)
Other theft
4.55(-19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
83.94%
Indian
12
4.38%
Other
10
3.65%
Other White
9
3.28%
Other Asian
8
2.92%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
35.39%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.64%
No qualifications
36
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
41.43%
Owns outright
32
22.86%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.14%
Social rents from council
19
13.57%
Other social rented
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

Median price£292,750
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £367K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £292,750 (about £321 per square foot) in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£381,000£353
Terraced14£282,500£303
Semi-Detached29£270,000£319
Flats1£101,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,995£181,998£206,000£219,950
2017£319,950£168,000£193,000£192,950
2018£315,000£90,313£215,000£199,000
2019£318,000£167,000£207,000£195,000
2020£325,000£175,000£220,000£195,750
2021£375,000£160,000£250,000£194,000
2022£450,000£212,500£272,250£254,000
2023£405,000£158,750£299,950£240,000
2024£379,950£178,500£258,750£250,000
2025£395,000£101,000£277,000£265,000
2026£371,000£255,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270£279£252£236
2017£263£218£248£243
2018£255£117£243£244
2019£237£255£247£254
2020£275£327£256£245
2021£322£255£286£263
2022£371£285£321£304
2023£377£231£319£332
2024£365£248£303£316
2025£320£156£321£294
2026£345£320£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR1 3NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR1 3NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025121, Cornish Crescent, Truro, TR1 3PFTerracedFreehold£275,000
01 May 2025112, Cornish Crescent, Truro, TR1 3PFTerracedFreehold£238,000
03 Mar 2025117, Cornish Crescent, Truro, TR1 3PFTerracedFreehold£265,000
05 Sept 202534, Highertown, Truro, TR1 3QATerracedFreehold£223,000
25 Jul 202524, Alma Road, Truro, TR1 3PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£143,000

Schools

In the TR1 3NU postcode area, located within Truro West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TR1 3NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryTruro Learning AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

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

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableTruro School Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR1 3NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TR1 3NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseHighertown, Truro, TR1 3PZWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miMalabarMalabar Road, Cornwall, TR1 3NZWalking directions to Malabar
0.3 miSainsbury'sTreyew Road, Truro, TR1 3XLWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miSparTresawls Road, Truro, TR1 3LFWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miLidlTreyew Road, Truro, TR1 2THWalking directions to Lidl

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 3NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Margaret La Borde

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend - Elected 1 May 2025

Green Party

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 WestE02003909
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 043DE01018856
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TR1 3NU

Is TR1 3NU (Truro West) safe?

The area around TR1 3NU records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TR1 3NU?

The median sale price around TR1 3NU in Truro West is £292,750 (about £321 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TR1 3NU?

There are 7 schools close to TR1 3NU, including Truro Learning Academy (Good), Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy (Outstanding) and Truro School Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TR1 3NU?

The closest station to TR1 3NU is Truro, about 762 m away.

How deprived is the area around TR1 3NU?

TR1 3NU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,228 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TR1 3NU (Truro West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth covering TR1 3NU is Jayne Kirkham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Margaret La Borde (Green Party).

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.