Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MURDOCH CLOSE, TR1 1RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MURDOCH CLOSE, TR1 1RR.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR1 1RR spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TR1 1RR is a safe, established residential area on Murdoch Close, 0.9km from Tregurra in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Tregolls ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

For serious buyers, TR1 1RR is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1RR are sourced from Output Area E00095025 (shared with 7 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 1RR. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 282,000

7 sales · Mean £ 279,128

Detached

£ 366,000

2 sales · Mean £ 366,000

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

TR1 1RR has low crime rates — 16 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 offences49
Other theft5
Other crime5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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Tregolls Academy

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.7 km
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Penair School

Good1081 pupils1.0 km
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Truro Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Outstanding212 pupils1.0 km
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Bosvigo School

Good320 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • The Cornish Catering Company1.0 km
  • Charlies Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • The Godfather0.9 km
  • Cousin Jacks Trelander0.7 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • The Great Cornish Food Store0.5 km
  • Upland Store Family Shopper0.2 km
  • Harvester Seafood Truro1.0 km
  • Rowe W C1.0 km
  • Angelato0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cliftons Guest House0.5 km
  • The Alverton0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Truro Bowl0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Fodders1.0 km
  • Spire Coffee Bar1.0 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Old Ale House0.9 km
  • On The Rocks0.9 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • Lillos Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Rising Sun0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro1.6 km
  • Perranwell7.7 km
  • Penryn12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Murdoch Close0.1 km
  • Murdoch Close0.1 km
  • Bodmin Road0.1 km
  • Bodmin Road0.1 km
  • Trevithick Road0.1 km