TR1 2BB is an up-and-coming urban area on Union Street, 0.3km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Moresk & Trehaverne ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
The people who live in TR1 2BB are typical of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £377k.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 2BB are sourced from Output Area E00094952 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION STREET, TR1 2BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, TR1 2BB.
383
51
£ 44,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TR1 2BB's 52% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £377k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 2BB. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 425,000
2 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Terraced
£ 282,000
1 sales · Mean £ 282,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TR1 2BB are high at 168 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
Bosvigo School
Truro Nursery School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Tregolls Academy
Truro Learning Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
- Pydar Stores0.2 km
- Big International0.2 km
- Greggs PLC0.3 km
- Harvester Seafood Truro0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Donnington0.9 km
- Merchant House Hotel0.9 km
- Cliftons Guest House0.9 km
- The Alverton0.7 km
- Mannings Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.4 km
- Cookery School And Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Hooked0.4 km
- Truro Tandoori0.4 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- The Cornish Catering Company0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Blend 710.4 km
- Central Grill0.2 km
- Fusion Grill Created By Nazim0.2 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- City Inn0.3 km
- Old Ale House0.5 km
- On The Boards0.3 km
- The Market Inn0.4 km
- Try Dowr0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro0.6 km
- Perranwell6.7 km
- Penryn11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Museum0.1 km
- Reeds Pharmacy The Globe0.1 km
- Carrick House0.1 km
- Frances Street0.2 km
- End St Georges Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR12BB · Data under Open Government Licence