TR1 3QY is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Town, Higher in Truro. Administratively it sits within Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend ward and the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR1 3QY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TR1 3QY are sourced from Output Area E00095216 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR1 3QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR1 3QY.
240
44
£ 45,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR1 3QY 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
With 46% social renting, TR1 3QY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR1 3QY. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR1 3QY is moderate at 51 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
- Friends Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Spar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- County Arms0.5 km
- Truro Golf Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Proper Job1.0 km
- Truro Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
- Ingredients - Mitie Cleaning & Environmental Services Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Malabar Chippy And Chicken House (The Reef)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Truro1.3 km
- Perranwell5.7 km
- Penryn10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Trevose Road0.1 km
- Trevose Road0.1 km
- All Saints Church0.1 km
- All Saints Church0.1 km
- Shop Malabar0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR13QY · Data under Open Government Licence