Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PROSPECT GARDENS, TR1 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT GARDENS, TR1 1BH.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR1 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TR1 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £422k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

TR1 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Prospect Gardens, 0.9km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Moresk & Trehaverne ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

For serious buyers, TR1 1BH is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00095029 (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 1BH. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 422,750

2 sales · Mean £ 422,750

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

TR1 1BH has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils0.1 km
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Tregolls Academy

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.8 km
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Truro Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Outstanding212 pupils0.8 km
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Penair School

Good1081 pupils1.2 km
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Bosvigo School

Good320 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Cafe Revive And Stores1.0 km
  • Truro Bowl0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Fodders0.9 km
  • + 48 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • The Cornish Catering Company1.0 km
  • Charlies Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Oyes Chippy - FIsh & Chips0.9 km
  • Sabzi1.0 km
  • Snackaroos0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Pydar Stores0.8 km
  • The Great Cornish Food Store0.7 km
  • Upland Store Family Shopper0.4 km
  • Big International1.0 km
  • Greggs PLC0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Cliftons Guest House0.6 km
  • The Alverton0.4 km
  • Mannings Hotel0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • City Inn0.9 km
  • Old Ale House0.8 km
  • The Market Inn0.9 km
  • Try Dowr0.9 km
  • On The Rocks0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro1.4 km
  • Perranwell7.6 km
  • Penryn12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Archbishop Benson School0.1 km
  • Archbishop Benson School0.1 km
  • Bodmin Road0.2 km
  • Bodmin Road0.2 km
  • Murdoch Close0.3 km