Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

WHEAL SPERRIES WAY, TR1 3FE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEAL SPERRIES WAY, TR1 3FE.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR1 3FE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

TR1 3FE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £279k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 35.6% year-on-year.

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

TR1 3FE is a safe, established residential area on Wheal Sperries Way, 0.6km from Newbridge in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, down 35.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR1 3FE are sourced from Output Area E00172772 (shared with 3 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 3FE. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 382,000

4 sales · Mean £ 361,000

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

17 sales · Mean £ 272,438

Terraced

£ 266,500

12 sales · Mean £ 276,458

Flat

£ 166,499

3 sales · Mean £ 174,333

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

TR1 3FE has low crime rates — 14 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Richard Lander School

Good1495 pupils1.0 km
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Truro Learning Academy

Requires Improvement200 pupils1.2 km
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Threemilestone School

Good413 pupils1.5 km
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Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy

Outstanding15 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • County Arms1.0 km
  • Truro Golf Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Truro Lawn Tennis Club0.2 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Ingredients - Mitie Cleaning & Environmental Services Ltd0.8 km
  • Kegin Koffji0.9 km
  • Spires0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Friends Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Spar0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Range0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Malabar Chippy And Chicken House (The Reef)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Truro1.9 km
  • Perranwell5.1 km
  • Penryn10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheal Sperries Way0.1 km
  • Sparnock Grove0.1 km
  • Carrine Road0.2 km
  • Carrine Road0.3 km
  • Newbridge Turn0.4 km