Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TRESSA DOWR LANE, TR1 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRESSA DOWR LANE, TR1 1AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

497

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TR1 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TR1 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £359k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 23.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR1 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Tressa Dowr Lane, 0.7km from Penair in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Tregolls ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TR1, TR1 1AR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £359k, down 23.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00172790 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 1AR. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 248,000

5 sales · Mean £ 257,500

Detached

£ 325,000

5 sales · Mean £ 340,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TR1 1AR has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Penair School

Good1081 pupils0.2 km
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Tregolls Academy

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.4 km
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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Great Cornish Food Store0.7 km
  • Upland Store Family Shopper0.6 km
  • Shell Trafalgar1.0 km
  • Trelander Stores0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cliftons Guest House0.7 km
  • The Alverton0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Charlies Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Cousin Jacks Trelander0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Trelander Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro2.2 km
  • Perranwell8.1 km
  • Penryn12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Tregolls Road Hill0.3 km
  • Chellew Road0.3 km
  • St Clements Vean0.3 km
  • Penair School0.4 km
  • Upland Close0.4 km