Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

POLTISCO CLOSE, TR1 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLTISCO CLOSE, TR1 1AL.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TR1 1AL's 54% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

TR1 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poltisco Close, 0.7km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Tregolls ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £291k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00095188 (shared with 18 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 1AL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,625

2 sales · Mean £ 325,625

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

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

Crime around TR1 1AL is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour38
Shoplifting17
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Tregolls Academy

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.9 km
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Bosvigo School

Good320 pupils1.2 km
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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils1.2 km
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Penair School

Good1081 pupils1.3 km
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Truro Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Outstanding212 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Merchant House Hotel0.9 km
  • Cliftons Guest House0.8 km
  • The Alverton0.9 km
  • Mannings Hotel0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Cafe Revive And Stores0.6 km
  • Cookery School And Cafe0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Hooked0.6 km
  • Truro Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Lunchbox0.3 km
  • The Cornish Catering Company0.4 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.3 km
  • Blend 710.7 km
  • Central Grill0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Big International0.9 km
  • Greggs PLC0.8 km
  • Harvester Seafood Truro0.6 km
  • Martins Bakery0.6 km
  • Rowe W C0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Old Ale House0.6 km
  • On The Boards0.9 km
  • The Market Inn0.6 km
  • Try Dowr0.7 km
  • On The Rocks0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro1.5 km
  • Perranwell6.8 km
  • Penryn11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rundles Court0.1 km
  • Rundles Court0.1 km
  • Riverside View0.2 km
  • School Site0.2 km
  • British Legion Flats0.2 km