Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

FORDH TALGARREK, TR1 2FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDH TALGARREK, TR1 2FJ.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR1 2FJ spans multiple life stages — average age 26, moderate ownership and renting. £326k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 22.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR1 2FJ is a safe, established residential area on Fordh Talgarrek, 0.8km from Calenick in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Boscawen & Redannick ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k, down 22.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 2FJ are sourced from Output Area E00182759 (shared with 9 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 2FJ. The average age is 26.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 257,995

11 sales · Mean £ 230,401

Detached

£ 340,000

7 sales · Mean £ 324,285

Semi-Detached

£ 263,497

24 sales · Mean £ 279,842

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

TR1 2FJ has low crime rates — 22 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Bosvigo School

Good320 pupils0.8 km
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Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy

Outstanding15 pupils0.9 km
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Truro Learning Academy

Requires Improvement200 pupils1.3 km
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Kea Community Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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Truro Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils1.6 km
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Outstanding212 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Big International1.0 km
  • La Pineta Italian Deli1.0 km
  • Lawrance's Bakery1.0 km
  • Warrens Bakery Limited1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Donnington0.6 km
  • Merchant House Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Hooked0.9 km
  • Proper Job0.9 km
  • Truro Tandoori0.8 km
  • The Old Cheese Shop1.0 km
  • Ask Italian0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Lunchbox1.0 km
  • Blend 710.9 km
  • Central Grill0.9 km
  • Fusion Grill Created By Nazim0.9 km
  • Gandhi0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • On The Boards0.9 km
  • William IV1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro1.0 km
  • Perranwell5.7 km
  • Penryn10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane0.1 km
  • Green Lane0.1 km
  • Merchant House0.3 km
  • Merchant House0.3 km
  • High School0.4 km