TR1 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malpas Road, 0.7km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Tregolls ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR1 1AX is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £357k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00095186 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALPAS ROAD, TR1 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, TR1 1AX.
236
44
£ 46,000 /yr
44%
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
TR1 1AX is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1AX. The average age is 44.0. 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
Terraced
£ 430,000
1 sales · Mean £ 430,000
Flat
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR1 1AX is moderate at 72 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 Hotel0.8 km
- Cliftons Guest House0.9 km
- The Alverton0.9 km
- Mannings Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.6 km
- Cookery School And Cafe0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hooked0.6 km
- Truro Tandoori0.7 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Lunchbox0.2 km
- The Cornish Catering Company0.4 km
- Yo! To Go!0.3 km
- Blend 710.7 km
- Central Grill0.8 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Big International0.8 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
- Truro1.4 km
- Perranwell6.7 km
- Penryn10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rundles Court0.1 km
- Rundles Court0.1 km
- British Legion Flats0.2 km
- British Legion Flats0.2 km
- Riverside View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR11AX · Data under Open Government Licence