Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MORESK ROAD, TR1 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORESK ROAD, TR1 1BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

300

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TR1 1BS 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. Property prices are trending up 117.2% year-on-year.

home £230,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR1 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Moresk Road, 0.8km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Tregolls ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

For families considering a move, TR1 1BS represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 117.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00095022 (shared with 10 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 1BS. 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 / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

40%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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,500

3 sales · Mean £ 218,500

Semi-Detached

£ 194,000

1 sales · Mean £ 194,000

Detached

£ 299,950

1 sales · Mean £ 299,950

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

TR1 1BS has low crime rates — 19 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils0.1 km
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Truro Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Outstanding212 pupils0.7 km
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Tregolls Academy

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.9 km
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Penair School

Good1081 pupils1.3 km
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Bosvigo School

Good320 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Cafe Revive And Stores1.0 km
  • Truro Bowl0.6 km
  • Cafe Villa1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • The Cornish Catering Company1.0 km
  • Charlies Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Central Grill1.0 km
  • Oyes Chippy - FIsh & Chips0.9 km
  • Sabzi0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Pydar Stores0.8 km
  • The Great Cornish Food Store0.8 km
  • Upland Store Family Shopper0.5 km
  • Big International1.0 km
  • Greggs PLC0.9 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Cliftons Guest House0.6 km
  • The Alverton0.5 km
  • Mannings Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • City Inn0.8 km
  • Old Ale House0.8 km
  • The Market Inn0.9 km
  • Try Dowr0.9 km
  • On The Rocks0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro1.3 km
  • Perranwell7.6 km
  • Penryn12.0 km

Bus Stops

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