Area Info for Truro (Cornwall)

Introduction to Truro

Truro is a historic city located in Cornwall, South West England. It is known for its rich history, distinctive architecture, and vibrant community. As the only city in Cornwall, Truro holds a significant cultural and administrative role within the region.

Geography and Location

Situated on the River Truro, the city is approximately 9 miles (14 km) inland from the Atlantic coast. Its strategic location has historically made it an important centre for trade and commerce in Cornwall.

Historical Significance

Truro's history dates back to medieval times, with its origins linked to the development of the local wool and tin industries. The city was granted its market charter in the 12th century, which contributed to its growth as a trading hub.

Landmarks and Architecture

The most prominent landmark is Truro Cathedral, a stunning Gothic Revival structure completed in 1910. The city also features historic buildings, cobbled streets, and the Victorian-era Town Hall. The architecture reflects a mix of medieval, Georgian, and Victorian styles.

Economy and Industry

Traditionally, Truro's economy was based on agriculture, tin mining, and maritime trade. Today, it serves as a centre for retail, education, and public services within Cornwall. The city also benefits from tourism, attracting visitors to its historic sites and scenic surroundings.

Culture and Community

Truro hosts various cultural events, markets, and festivals throughout the year. The city has a lively arts scene, with galleries, theatres, and music venues. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere and active civic life.

Transport and Accessibility

Truro is well-connected by road and rail, with a railway station providing links to Exeter, Plymouth, and beyond. The city is accessible via the A30 trunk road, facilitating travel within Cornwall and to other parts of the UK.

Education and Institutions

The city is home to Truro College, offering a range of further education courses. It also has several primary and secondary schools, serving the local population.

Recreation and Natural Environment

Surrounding Truro are beautiful countryside and coastal areas, ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and surfing. The nearby beaches and nature reserves make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Education
School
Bosvigo School0.00 miles
Chapel Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3BJ
Truro High School0.37 miles
Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU
Glynn House Alternative Provision Academy0.44 miles
Glynn House, 5 Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AY
Truro Nursery School0.48 miles
Higher Trehaverne, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3RJ
St Mary's CofE School, Truro0.48 miles
Higher Trehaverne, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3RJ
Truro Learning Academy0.61 miles
Albany Road, Malabar, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3PQ
Truro School0.75 miles
Trennick Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TH
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School0.76 miles
Bodmin Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1BN
Tregolls School - an Academy1.04 miles
Chellew Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1LH
Truro School Preparatory School1.17 miles
Highertown, Truro, TR1 3QN
Penair School1.35 miles
St Clement, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN
Kea Community Primary School1.36 miles
Kea, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6AY
Polwhele House School1.91 miles
Polwhele, Truro, TR4 9AE
Richard Lander School1.93 miles
Higher Besore Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6LT
Shortlanesend Community Primary School2.02 miles
Northey Close, Shortlanesend, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DA
Threemilestone School2.22 miles
Polstain Road, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DH
Health
Clinic
Beehive Solutions (Royal Cornwall Hospital)0.11 miles
Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3JL
Cornwall Health For Homeless - Truro0.14 miles
8 City Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2JJ
Truro Health Park0.19 miles
Infirmary Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2JA
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Truro0.26 miles
33A River Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2SJ
Peninsula Clinic (18 Lemon St)0.34 miles
18 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2LS
Addaction Cornwall Truro0.36 miles
Western House, Tabernacle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2EJ
Cathedral Chiropractic0.51 miles
Unit 2 Bridge House, St. Clement Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1ER
Central Resource Centre2.81 miles
Chy-Govenek, Threemilestone Industrial Esta, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9LD
Telehealth2.81 miles
Oceans House, Threemilestone Industrial Estate, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9LD
Probus Surgical Centre5.26 miles
Tregony Road,, TR2 4JZ
Probus Surgical Centre5.26 miles
Tregony Road, Probus, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4JZ
Tregony District Nurses6.06 miles
Unit A, Tregony Industrial Estate, Tregony, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5TL
Stithians Surgery7.18 miles
Crellow Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7BA
Falmouth Contraception Clinic7.38 miles
Outpatients, Falmouth Health Centre, Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JY
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Falmouth7.38 miles
28A Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3AT
The Health Centre7.39 miles
Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2LH
GP
Dr TROUNCE0.14 miles
8 City Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2JJ
Lander Medical Practice0.19 miles
Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2JA
Three Spires Medical Practice0.19 miles
Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2JA
Lander Medical Practice2.47 miles
Threemilestone Surgery, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DP
Carnon Downs Surgery - Dr Maling & Partners3.03 miles
Bissoe Road, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6JD
Devoran Surgery 3.88 miles
Devoran Surgery, Quay Road, Devoran, Cornwall, TR3 6PW
Chacewater Health Centre4.27 miles
Chacewater Health Centre, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8QS
Probus Surgery5.26 miles
Tregony Road, Probus, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4JZ
Mylor Surgery5.41 miles
The Surgery, Lemon Hill, Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, TR11 5ND
BRANCH SURGERY ST DAY5.72 miles
17 Scorrier Street, St Day, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5LH
Tregony Surgery6.40 miles
The Surgery, Well Street, Tregony, Cornwall, TR2 5RT
Mount Hawke Surgery6.76 miles
Short Cross Road, Mount Hawke, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8UE
Dr Davies & Partners6.77 miles
The Surgery, Lanner Moor, Lanner Moor Estate, Lanner, Redruth, TR16 6HT
Dr PAXTON & partners PENRYN6.81 miles
The Penryn Surgery, Saracen Way, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HX
Portscatho Surgery6.82 miles
The Surgery, Gerrans Hill, Portscatho, Truro,Cornwall, TR2 5EE
Perranporth Surgery7.12 miles
Perranporth Surgery, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0PS
Hospital
Duchy Hospital1.56 miles
Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UP
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)1.57 miles
Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LQ
Falmouth Hospital7.44 miles
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JA
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital8.48 miles
Barncoose Terrace, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ER
Newquay Hospital10.31 miles
St. Thomas Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
St Austell Community Hospital13.42 miles
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AD
Helston Community Hospital14.86 miles
Meneage Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8DR
St Michael's Hospital17.09 miles
Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4JA
Edward Hain Community Hospital18.92 miles
Albany Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BS
Fowey Hospital19.29 miles
Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1EE
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre19.94 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)23.47 miles
St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2PF
Poltair Hospital23.96 miles
Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SR
Liskeard Community Hospital30.16 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
St Barnabas Hospital38.59 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Pharmacy
Boots0.19 miles
Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2JA
Aj Reed0.20 miles
The Globe, Frances Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3DP
Boots0.34 miles
94 Pydar Street, Truro, TR1 2BD
Superdrug Stores0.36 miles
13 Boscawen Street, Truro, TR1 2QU
Sainsbury's Pharmacy0.36 miles
Sainsburys Supermarket, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3XL
Tesco Stores Limited0.56 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Garras Wharf, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2TN
Victoria Pharmacy2.47 miles
2 Pengelly Way, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DP
Hendras@penryn Ltd6.75 miles
56 Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8BH
Hendras@penryn Ltd6.81 miles
The Penryn Surgery, Saracen Way, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HX
Boots7.12 miles
55-56 Vicarage Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0TH
Boots7.12 miles
2-3 Beach Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0JL
Boots7.34 miles
47-49 Market Street, Falmouth, TR11 3AB
Superdrug Pharmacy7.38 miles
Superdrug Store, 55 Market Street, Falmouth, TR11 3AT
St Mawes Pharmacy7.39 miles
12 Kings Road, St Mawes, Cornwall, TR2 5DH
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.39 miles
Falmouth Health Centre, Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2LH
Boots7.46 miles
Trescobeas Surgery, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2UN
Leisure
Park
TREGOTHNAN (Grade II* Listed)3.15 miles
TRELISSICK (Grade II* Listed)3.33 miles
ST ERME3.65 miles
CHYVERTON PARK (Grade II Listed)4.17 miles
CARCLEW (Grade II Listed)4.45 miles
TREWARTHENICK (Grade II Listed)5.14 miles
ENYS (Grade II Listed)5.50 miles
TREWITHEN (Grade II* Listed)5.98 miles
THE ROSELAND6.44 miles
GLASNEY VALLEY6.93 miles
ST AGNES7.07 miles
FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)8.17 miles
SWANPOOL8.26 miles
PENJERRICK (Grade II Listed)9.05 miles
MANINGHAM WOOD9.27 miles
CORNWALL AND WEST DEVON MINING LANDSCAPE9.53 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Local0.21 miles
St Georges Rd, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3NN
Tremletts0.26 miles
30 River Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2SJ
The Old Dairy – Pydar Stores0.32 miles
51-56 Pydar Street, Truro Cornwall TR1 2SW
Sainsbury's Truro0.37 miles
Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3XL
Co-op Truro0.39 miles
Truro, TR1 2QQ
Iceland Truro0.40 miles
Fairmantle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2EQ
M&S Truro Lemon Quay0.41 miles
Lemon Quay, Truro, TR1 2LW
Junction0.44 miles
The Creation Centre Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
Tesco Truro (Superstore)0.56 miles
Garras Wharf, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2TN
ALDI Highertown0.77 miles
Truro, TR1 3PZ
Malabar Convenience Store0.92 miles
81 Malabar Road, Truro Cornwall TR1 3QX
Trelander Stores0.96 miles
Trebartha Road, Trelander North, Truo Cornwall. TR1 1LL
SPAR Tresawls Road1.09 miles
Dash Convenience Stores Ltd, Tresawls Road, Cornwall, TR1 3LF
Costcutter Truro1.75 miles
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3GD
SPAR Playing Place2.09 miles
Spar, Playing Place, Cornwall, TR3 6EP
SPAR Threemilestone2.44 miles
Spar, Hugus Road, Cornwall, TR3 6DD
Transport
Airport
Newquay St Mawgan Airport13.02 miles
Penzance Airport22.28 miles
Land's End St Just Airport29.09 miles
Bus Stop
Chy Barnham (NW)0.11 miles
Gwarnick Road (S)0.13 miles
End St Georges Road (SE)0.15 miles
St Georges Church (NW)0.16 miles
Frances Street (E)0.16 miles
Treworder Road (W)0.17 miles
Health Park (SE)0.18 miles
Redannick Crescent (NE)0.18 miles
Reeds Pharmacy The Globe (W)0.19 miles
Albert Place (E)0.19 miles
Railway Station (W)0.21 miles
Treworder Road (S)0.21 miles
Truro Rail Station ()0.22 miles
Redannick Lane (NE)0.22 miles
Infirmary Hill (N)0.23 miles
Treworder Road (SE)0.23 miles
Ferry Port
Tolverne Ferry Landing3.20 miles
Trelisick Ferry Landing3.41 miles
Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing3.49 miles
Ponsharden Ferry Landing6.84 miles
Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing6.86 miles
Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing7.31 miles
St Mawes Ferry Landing7.47 miles
Falmouth Custom House Quay7.56 miles
Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing7.63 miles
Place Ferry Landing7.91 miles
Helford Passage Ferry Landing11.62 miles
Helford Village Ferry Landing11.99 miles
Mevagissey Ferry Landing12.25 miles
Fowey Ferry Landing19.28 miles
Polruan Ferry Landing19.32 miles
Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing19.43 miles
Railway Station
Truro Rail Station0.26 miles
Perranwell Rail Station3.91 miles
Penryn Rail Station6.72 miles
Redruth Rail Station7.62 miles
Falmouth Docks Rail Station7.70 miles
Penmere Rail Station7.79 miles
Falmouth Town Rail Station7.86 miles
Quintrell Downs Rail Station9.90 miles
Newquay Rail Station10.60 miles
St Columb Road Rail Station10.80 miles
Camborne Rail Station11.10 miles
St Austell Rail Station13.07 miles
Roche Rail Station14.80 miles
Bugle Rail Station15.18 miles
Luxulyan Rail Station16.36 miles
Hayle Rail Station16.78 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TR1 3B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment139
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
43, CASTLE STREET

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3AF		£200,000
2025-06-24
terraced
freehold
26, GWARAK TEWDAR

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2FL		£314,000
2025-06-13
semidetached
freehold
59, PARK VIEW

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2BW		£242,000
2025-06-13
terraced
freehold
17, PARK KERWYS

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2FX		£370,000
2025-06-12
terraced
freehold
16, NORTHFIELD DRIVE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2BS		£490,000
2025-06-12
detached
freehold
2, CAREW ROAD

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3TP		£260,000
2025-06-11
terraced
freehold
53, RICHMOND HILL

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3HR		£230,000
2025-05-21
terraced
freehold
4, ASHLEY ROAD

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2JS		£267,000
2025-05-19
semidetached
freehold
77, DANIELL ROAD

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2DB		£583,000
2025-05-12
detached
freehold
ORCHARD RISE (1), FALMOUTH ROAD

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2HR		£730,000
2025-05-12
terraced
freehold
8, LEMON GARDENS

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2FH		£635,000
2025-05-07
detached
freehold
10, DE LUCI PARK

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2FB		£425,000
2025-05-06
semidetached
freehold
9, DANIELL GARDENS

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2WT		£260,000
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
EMMANUEL HOUSE (APARTMENT 2), THE LEATS

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3FL		£184,000
2025-04-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
CLIFDEN GATE (APARTMENT 9), FALMOUTH ROAD

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2GB		£280,000
2025-04-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
CORTE MEAR (18), TRESAWYA DRIVE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2GG		£200,000
2025-03-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, TRENALT TERRACE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3TZ		£190,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
2, COPES GARDENS

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3SN		£580,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
LYSNOWETH (FLAT 6), INFIRMARY HILL

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2FG		£175,000
2025-03-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, CORONATION TERRACE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3HJ		£380,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
13, TREHAVERNE TERRACE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3SE		£390,000
2025-03-20
semidetached
freehold
64, BOSVEAN GARDENS

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3NQ		£400,000
2025-02-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2025-01-31   £410,000
17, CAREY PARK

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2LD		£220,000
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
NUMBER 1 (FLAT B), TABERNACLE STREET

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2EJ		£200,000
2024-11-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
NUMBER 1 (FLAT A), TABERNACLE STREET

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2EJ		£185,000
2024-11-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
NUMBER 1 (FLAT E), TABERNACLE STREET

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2EJ		£240,000
2024-10-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
NUMBER 1 (FLAT F), TABERNACLE STREET

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2EJ		£195,000
2024-10-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
NUMBER 1 (FLAT C), TABERNACLE STREET

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2EJ		£190,000
2024-10-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
NUMBER 1 (FLAT D), TABERNACLE STREET

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2EJ		£230,000
2024-10-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
10, ROSVA NANSAVALEN

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2FR		£620,000
2024-09-30
detached (New)
freehold
10, LOWER REDANNICK

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2JW		£300,000
2024-09-20
terraced
freehold
10, DOBBS LANE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3NA		£270,000
2024-08-12
semidetached
freehold
39, CAREY PARK

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2LD		£265,000
2025-03-26
terraced
freehold
13, STRATTON TERRACE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3EW		£445,000
2025-03-19
terraced
freehold
15, PARK KERWYS

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2FX		£400,000
2025-03-17
terraced
freehold
19, TRURO VEAN TERRACE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 1HA		£365,000
2025-03-14
terraced
freehold
KELSEY HOUSE (KELSEY STUDIO), CHAPEL HILL

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3BP		£260,000
2025-03-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
LYNDALE, 14, HIGHER TREHAVERNE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3RH		£785,000
2025-02-21
detached
freehold
8, CARCLEW STREET

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2DY		£225,000
2025-02-20
terraced
freehold
ROSSETTI, CITY ROAD

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2JL		£410,000
2025-02-18
detached
freehold
4, THE CEDARS

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2FD		£295,000
2025-02-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, RICHMOND HILL

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3HS		£180,000
2025-02-18
terraced
freehold
87A, KENWYN STREET

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3BX		£126,500
2025-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
28, GWARAK TEWDAR

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2FL		£322,500
2025-02-14
terraced
freehold
1, SANDHURST TERRACE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3RL		£325,950
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
7, GWEL KE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2GT		£297,000
2025-02-04
semidetached
freehold
12, BENSON GARDENS

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 1DR		£195,000
2025-02-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
55A, DANIELL ROAD

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 2DA		£595,000
2025-02-03
semidetached
freehold
20, HILLCREST AVENUE

TRURO
CORNWALL
TR1 3NE		£380,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
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