TR1 2LD is a mixed residential area on Carey Park, 0.6km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Boscawen & Redannick ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, down 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 2LD are sourced from Output Area E00094940 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAREY PARK, TR1 2LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREY PARK, TR1 2LD.
405
44
£ 44,900 /yr
43%
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
TR1 2LD is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 2LD. The average age is 43.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 242,500
22 sales · Mean £ 229,272
Semi-Detached
£ 290,250
2 sales · Mean £ 290,250
Detached
£ 241,250
1 sales · Mean £ 241,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR1 2LD is above average at 96 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
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Truro Nursery School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Truro Learning Academy
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Pydar Stores0.6 km
- Big International0.4 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Harvester Seafood Truro0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Donnington0.5 km
- Merchant House Hotel0.5 km
- Mannings Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Hooked0.5 km
- Proper Job0.8 km
- Truro Tandoori0.4 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Lunchbox0.9 km
- The Cornish Catering Company0.8 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Blend 710.4 km
- Central Grill0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- City Inn0.6 km
- Old Ale House0.7 km
- On The Boards0.3 km
- The Market Inn0.6 km
- Try Dowr0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro0.5 km
- Perranwell6.2 km
- Penryn10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Health Park0.1 km
- Albert Place0.1 km
- Chy Barnham0.2 km
- Redannick Crescent0.2 km
- Redannick Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR12LD · Data under Open Government Licence