TR1 1DR is an active urban area on Benson Gardens, 0.4km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Moresk & Trehaverne ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
Within the TR1 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are high (159 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00095030 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENSON GARDENS, TR1 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENSON GARDENS, TR1 1DR.
187
52
£ 46,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR1 1DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TR1 1DR — age 52, 34% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £212k. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 1DR. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 195,000
7 sales · Mean £ 203,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TR1 1DR are high at 159 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
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Truro Nursery School
Bosvigo School
Tregolls Academy
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Penair School
Truro Learning Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.6 km
- Cookery School And Cafe0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Hooked0.6 km
- Truro Tandoori0.7 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- The Cornish Catering Company0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Blend 710.6 km
- Central Grill0.5 km
- Fusion Grill Created By Nazim0.5 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Pydar Stores0.3 km
- Upland Store Family Shopper0.9 km
- Big International0.5 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Harvester Seafood Truro0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cliftons Guest House0.7 km
- The Alverton0.5 km
- Mannings Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- City Inn0.4 km
- Old Ale House0.5 km
- On The Boards0.6 km
- The Market Inn0.5 km
- Try Dowr0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro0.9 km
- Perranwell7.1 km
- Penryn11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Carrick House0.3 km
- Rosedale Estate0.3 km
- Rising Sun0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TR11DR · Data under Open Government Licence