TR1 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poltisco Close, 0.7km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Tregolls ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £291k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00095188 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POLTISCO CLOSE, TR1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLTISCO CLOSE, TR1 1AL.
312
42
£ 46,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TR1 1AL's 54% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 1AL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,625
2 sales · Mean £ 325,625
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR1 1AL is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tregolls Academy
Bosvigo School
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Penair School
Truro Nursery School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Merchant House Hotel0.9 km
- Cliftons Guest House0.8 km
- The Alverton0.9 km
- Mannings Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.6 km
- Cookery School And Cafe0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hooked0.6 km
- Truro Tandoori0.7 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Lunchbox0.3 km
- The Cornish Catering Company0.4 km
- Yo! To Go!0.3 km
- Blend 710.7 km
- Central Grill0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Big International0.9 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Harvester Seafood Truro0.6 km
- Martins Bakery0.6 km
- Rowe W C0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Old Ale House0.6 km
- On The Boards0.9 km
- The Market Inn0.6 km
- Try Dowr0.7 km
- On The Rocks0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro1.5 km
- Perranwell6.8 km
- Penryn11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rundles Court0.1 km
- Rundles Court0.1 km
- Riverside View0.2 km
- School Site0.2 km
- British Legion Flats0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR11AL · Data under Open Government Licence