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.
NANCEMERE ROAD, TR1 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NANCEMERE ROAD, TR1 1BU.
244
32
£ 46,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Truro Nursery School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Tregolls Academy
Penair School
Bosvigo School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cliftons Guest House0.7 km
- The Alverton0.6 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TR11BU · Data under Open Government Licence