Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

CAREY PARK, TR1 2LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREY PARK, TR1 2LD.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

TR1 2LD is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

TR1 2LD is a mixed residential area on Carey Park, 0.6km from Truro in Truro. Administratively it sits within Truro Boscawen & Redannick ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, down 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 2LD are sourced from Output Area E00094940 (shared with 11 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 2LD. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 242,500

22 sales · Mean £ 229,272

Semi-Detached

£ 290,250

2 sales · Mean £ 290,250

Detached

£ 241,250

1 sales · Mean £ 241,250

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

Crime around TR1 2LD is above average at 96 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 offences217
Anti-social behaviour119
Criminal damage and arson49
Other theft37
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Bosvigo School

Good320 pupils0.2 km
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Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy

Outstanding15 pupils0.6 km
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Truro Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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Truro Learning Academy

Requires Improvement200 pupils1.1 km
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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • Pydar Stores0.6 km
  • Big International0.4 km
  • Greggs PLC0.5 km
  • Harvester Seafood Truro0.6 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Donnington0.5 km
  • Merchant House Hotel0.5 km
  • Mannings Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Cafe Revive And Stores0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Hooked0.5 km
  • Proper Job0.8 km
  • Truro Tandoori0.4 km
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Lunchbox0.9 km
  • The Cornish Catering Company0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Blend 710.4 km
  • Central Grill0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • City Inn0.6 km
  • Old Ale House0.7 km
  • On The Boards0.3 km
  • The Market Inn0.6 km
  • Try Dowr0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro0.5 km
  • Perranwell6.2 km
  • Penryn10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Health Park0.1 km
  • Albert Place0.1 km
  • Chy Barnham0.2 km
  • Redannick Crescent0.2 km
  • Redannick Lane0.2 km