Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

NANCEMERE ROAD, TR1 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NANCEMERE ROAD, TR1 1BU.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TR1 1BU has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR1 1BU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00172801 (shared with 3 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 1BU. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

TR1 1BU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils0.2 km
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Truro Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Outstanding212 pupils0.8 km
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Tregolls Academy

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.9 km
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Penair School

Good1081 pupils1.3 km
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Bosvigo School

Good320 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Pydar Stores0.9 km
  • The Great Cornish Food Store0.7 km
  • Upland Store Family Shopper0.5 km
  • Shell Trafalgar0.7 km
  • Trelander Stores1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cliftons Guest House0.7 km
  • The Alverton0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • City Inn0.9 km
  • Old Ale House0.9 km
  • Try Dowr1.0 km
  • Goodh Brew Company0.9 km
  • Lillos Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Truro Bowl0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Spire Coffee Bar1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Three Rivers Cafe0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Charlies Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Cousin Jacks Trelander1.0 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Piranha Pop Up0.9 km
  • Dak Dak Korean Chicken & Beer1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro1.4 km
  • Perranwell7.7 km
  • Penryn12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bodmin Road0.2 km
  • Bodmin Road0.2 km
  • Archbishop Benson School0.2 km
  • Archbishop Benson School0.2 km
  • Lower Treffry Road0.3 km