TR1 2EH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Moresk & Trehaverne ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
Within the TR1 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 2EH are sourced from Output Area E00172802 (shared with 80 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR1 2EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR1 2EH.
229
43
£ 44,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR1 2EH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TR1 2EH — age 43, 31% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 2EH. The average age is 43.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TR1 2EH are high at 181 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
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Truro Nursery School
Tregolls Academy
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Penair School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Merchant House Hotel0.6 km
- Cliftons Guest House0.8 km
- The Alverton0.7 km
- Mannings Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.0 km
- Cookery School And Cafe0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Hooked0.1 km
- Truro Tandoori0.2 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Lunchbox0.6 km
- The Cornish Catering Company0.3 km
- Yo! To Go!0.2 km
- Blend 710.1 km
- Central Grill0.3 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Pydar Stores0.7 km
- Big International0.3 km
- Greggs PLC0.2 km
- Harvester Seafood Truro0.1 km
- Martins Bakery0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- City Inn0.7 km
- Old Ale House0.2 km
- On The Boards0.3 km
- The Market Inn0.1 km
- Try Dowr0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro0.9 km
- Perranwell6.7 km
- Penryn11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fairmantle Street Coach Park0.1 km
- Lemon Quay0.1 km
- Conservative Club0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR12EH · Data under Open Government Licence