TR1 2UY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Truro in Truro. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Truro Moresk & Trehaverne ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
TR1 2UY is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are high (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 2UY are sourced from Output Area E00094942 (shared with 76 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR1 2UY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR1 2UY.
266
55
£ 44,900 /yr
39%
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 2UY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 69% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 2UY. The average age is 54.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TR1 2UY are high at 171 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
Bosvigo School
Tregolls Academy
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Truro Nursery School
Penair School
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Merchant House Hotel0.9 km
- Cliftons Guest House0.6 km
- The Alverton0.4 km
- Mannings Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.2 km
- Cookery School And Cafe0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Hooked0.3 km
- Truro Tandoori0.4 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Lunchbox0.6 km
- The Cornish Catering Company0.2 km
- Yo! To Go!0.2 km
- Blend 710.3 km
- Central Grill0.4 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Pydar Stores0.7 km
- Big International0.4 km
- Greggs PLC0.3 km
- Harvester Seafood Truro0.1 km
- Martins Bakery0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- City Inn0.7 km
- Old Ale House0.0 km
- On The Boards0.5 km
- The Market Inn0.1 km
- Try Dowr0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro1.1 km
- Perranwell6.9 km
- Penryn11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Haven House0.0 km
- Haven House0.0 km
- Royal Bank Scotland0.1 km
- Royal Bank Scotland0.1 km
- Town Quay0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TR12UY · Data under Open Government Licence