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TR4 9DF

Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend

Cornwall

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Overview

Postcode TR4 9DF is located in a rural village, within the Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs is £57,141 per year. The nearest station is Truro, about 2.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs is £57,141 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR4 9DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs near TR4 9DF 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
68.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.53(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.52(-36%)
Drugs
2.8(+46%)
Other theft
2.8(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.24(-65%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
96.25%
Other
4
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Irish
3
1.02%
Other White
1
0.34%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
35.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.03%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.8%
No qualifications
28
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
47.12%
Owns with a mortgage
37
35.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.5%
Other social rented
2
1.92%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.92%
Total households: 104

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the TR4 9DF postcode area, located within Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TR4 9DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryShortlanesend SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 TR4 9DF, 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
ParishKenwynE04011451
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon DownsE02003911
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 047EE01018821
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TR4 9DF

Is TR4 9DF (Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs) safe?

The area around TR4 9DF records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near TR4 9DF?

The median sale price around TR4 9DF in Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs is £292,750 (about £321 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TR4 9DF?

There is 1 school close to TR4 9DF, including Shortlanesend School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TR4 9DF?

TR4 9DF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TR4 9DF (Shortlanesend, Chacewater & Carnon Downs) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth covering TR4 9DF 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.