TR1 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Moresk Gardens, 0.7km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Tregolls ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
For serious buyers, TR1 1BJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £985k.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00095022 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORESK GARDENS, TR1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORESK GARDENS, TR1 1BJ.
300
47
£ 46,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TR1 1BJ combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£985k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £985k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 1BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 823,750
2 sales · Mean £ 823,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR1 1BJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Truro Nursery School
Tregolls Academy
Bosvigo School
Penair School
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Hooked0.9 km
- Truro Tandoori0.9 km
- W C Rowe0.9 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- The Cornish Catering Company0.8 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Charlies Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Blend 710.8 km
- Central Grill0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Pydar Stores0.6 km
- The Great Cornish Food Store0.9 km
- Upland Store Family Shopper0.6 km
- Big International0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cliftons Guest House0.6 km
- The Alverton0.4 km
- Mannings Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- City Inn0.6 km
- Old Ale House0.7 km
- On The Boards0.9 km
- The Market Inn0.7 km
- Try Dowr0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro1.2 km
- Perranwell7.4 km
- Penryn11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Archbishop Benson School0.2 km
- Archbishop Benson School0.2 km
- Rising Sun0.3 km
- Rising Sun0.3 km
- Bodmin Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TR11BJ · Data under Open Government Licence