TR1 3NX is a safe, established residential area on Malabar Road, 0.2km from Higher Town in Truro. Administratively it sits within Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR1 3NX is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 3NX are sourced from Output Area E00095216 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALABAR ROAD, TR1 3NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALABAR ROAD, TR1 3NX.
240
44
£ 45,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR1 3NX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in TR1 3NX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 3NX. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 187,000
1 sales · Mean £ 187,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR1 3NX is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Truro Learning Academy
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Bosvigo School
Truro Nursery School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Donnington0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- County Arms0.3 km
- Truro Golf Club0.9 km
- Railway Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Proper Job0.6 km
- Truro Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- Pumpkin0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Malabar Chippy And Chicken House (The Reef)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro0.9 km
- Perranwell5.8 km
- Penryn10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Albany Road0.1 km
- Albany Road0.1 km
- Penwethers Lane0.2 km
- Penwethers Lane0.2 km
- Shop Malabar0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TR13NX · Data under Open Government Licence