TR1 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Bodmin Road, 0.9km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Tregolls ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, TR1 1BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00095022 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BODMIN ROAD, TR1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BODMIN ROAD, TR1 1BQ.
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
TR1 1BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 1BQ. 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
Terraced
£ 240,000
2 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Flat
£ 100,000
5 sales · Mean £ 98,600
Semi-Detached
£ 231,500
1 sales · Mean £ 231,500
Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR1 1BQ has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Tregolls Academy
Truro Nursery School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Penair School
Bosvigo School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Cornish Catering Company1.0 km
- Charlies Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Oyes Chippy - FIsh & Chips1.0 km
- Snackaroos1.0 km
- The Godfather0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Pydar Stores0.9 km
- The Great Cornish Food Store0.6 km
- Upland Store Family Shopper0.4 km
- Harvester Seafood Truro1.0 km
- Martins Bakery1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cliftons Guest House0.6 km
- The Alverton0.5 km
- Mannings Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- City Inn0.9 km
- Old Ale House0.9 km
- The Market Inn1.0 km
- Try Dowr1.0 km
- On The Rocks0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Truro Bowl0.8 km
- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Fodders1.0 km
- Spire Coffee Bar0.9 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro1.5 km
- Perranwell7.7 km
- Penryn12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bodmin Road0.1 km
- Bodmin Road0.1 km
- Archbishop Benson School0.1 km
- Archbishop Benson School0.1 km
- Murdoch Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR11BQ · Data under Open Government Licence