TR1 2BP is a safe, established residential area on Pengarth Close, 0.9km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Boscawen & Redannick ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TR1, TR1 2BP offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00182757 (shared with 524 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENGARTH CLOSE, TR1 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENGARTH CLOSE, TR1 2BP.
416
44
£ 44,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR1 2BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 2BP combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£535k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 2BP. The average age is 44.0. 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 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
£ 360,000
7 sales · Mean £ 389,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR1 2BP has low crime rates — 24 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
Bosvigo School
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Truro Nursery School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Kea Community Primary School
Truro Learning Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Donnington0.8 km
- Merchant House Hotel0.1 km
- Mannings Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.7 km
- Cookery School And Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Hooked0.7 km
- Truro Tandoori0.6 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Lunchbox0.6 km
- The Cornish Catering Company0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Shanaz1.0 km
- Blend 710.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Goodh Brew Company0.9 km
- The Wig & Pen0.9 km
- Old Ale House0.9 km
- On The Boards0.7 km
- The Market Inn0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Big International0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Harvester Seafood Truro0.8 km
- Martins Bakery0.8 km
- Rowe W C0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro1.1 km
- Perranwell6.0 km
- Penryn10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Merchant House0.2 km
- Merchant House0.2 km
- High School0.2 km
- High School0.2 km
- Green Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TR12BP · Data under Open Government Licence