Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

HIGHERTOWN, TR1 3QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHERTOWN, TR1 3QF.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TR1 3QF — age 46, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3QF is a safe, established residential area on Highertown, 0.3km from Higher Town in Truro. Administratively it sits within Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

For families considering a move, TR1 3QF represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 3QF are sourced from Output Area E00095200 (shared with 5 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 3QF. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

TR1 3QF has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Criminal damage and arson34
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order13
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Truro Learning Academy

Requires Improvement200 pupils0.6 km
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Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy

Outstanding15 pupils0.9 km
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Bosvigo School

Good320 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Spar0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • County Arms0.4 km
  • Truro Golf Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Proper Job0.8 km
  • Truro Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Malabar Chippy And Chicken House (The Reef)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro1.3 km
  • Perranwell5.4 km
  • Penryn10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Penwethers Lane0.3 km
  • Penwethers Lane0.3 km
  • All Saints Church0.3 km
  • All Saints Church0.3 km
  • Carrine Road0.4 km