TR1 2EL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.0km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Moresk & Trehaverne ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, TR1 2EL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 2EL are sourced from Output Area E00094942 (shared with 76 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR1 2EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR1 2EL.
266
55
£ 44,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TR1 2EL — age 55, 69% ownership, 23% 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 2EL. The average age is 54.8. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TR1 2EL are high at 182 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
Truro Nursery School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Tregolls Academy
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Penair School
Truro Learning Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Merchant House Hotel0.8 km
- Cliftons Guest House0.7 km
- The Alverton0.5 km
- Mannings Hotel0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Cafe Revive And Stores0.2 km
- Cookery School And Cafe0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Hooked0.2 km
- Truro Tandoori0.3 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-operative0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Lunchbox0.7 km
- The Cornish Catering Company0.3 km
- Yo! To Go!0.4 km
- Blend 710.2 km
- Central Grill0.2 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Pydar Stores0.5 km
- Big International0.2 km
- Greggs PLC0.1 km
- Harvester Seafood Truro0.1 km
- Martins Bakery0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- City Inn0.6 km
- Old Ale House0.2 km
- On The Boards0.3 km
- The Market Inn0.1 km
- Try Dowr0.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro0.9 km
- Perranwell6.8 km
- Penryn11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Boscawen Street0.1 km
- Lemon Quay0.1 km
- Conservative Club0.1 km
- Royal Bank Scotland0.1 km
- Royal Bank Scotland0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR12EL · Data under Open Government Licence