Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MORESK ROAD, TR1 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORESK ROAD, TR1 1BL.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TR1 1BL is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TR1 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Moresk Road, 0.9km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Tregolls ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00095022 (shared with 10 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 1BL. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 129,000

1 sales · Mean £ 129,000

Semi-Detached

£ 216,500

3 sales · Mean £ 220,500

Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

TR1 1BL has low crime rates — 14 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Other crime3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils0.2 km
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Tregolls Academy

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.8 km
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Truro Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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Penair School

Good1081 pupils1.2 km
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Bosvigo School

Good320 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Pydar Stores0.9 km
  • The Great Cornish Food Store0.7 km
  • Upland Store Family Shopper0.4 km
  • Harvester Seafood Truro1.0 km
  • Martins Bakery1.0 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Cliftons Guest House0.6 km
  • The Alverton0.5 km
  • Mannings Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • City Inn0.9 km
  • Old Ale House0.9 km
  • The Market Inn1.0 km
  • Try Dowr1.0 km
  • On The Rocks0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Truro Bowl0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Fodders1.0 km
  • Spire Coffee Bar0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Charlies Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Oyes Chippy - FIsh & Chips1.0 km
  • Snackaroos1.0 km
  • Dak Dak Korean Chicken & Beer1.0 km
  • The Godfather0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro1.5 km
  • Perranwell7.7 km
  • Penryn12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bodmin Road0.1 km
  • Bodmin Road0.1 km
  • Archbishop Benson School0.2 km
  • Archbishop Benson School0.2 km
  • Murdoch Close0.2 km