Postcode sector · TR20 8

Truro TR20 8 area guide

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Is Truro TR20 8 a good place to live?

In Truro (TR20 8), recorded crime is 95% below the national average, homes sell for around £384,489 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£384,489
from 78 sales
Population
19,356
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
13.6
per 1,000 · -95% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
5 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
58%
gigabit-ready · 86% superfast
Flood risk
High
9.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Truro TR20 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Truro TR20 8 is rated high. Around 9.0% of properties (450 of 5,027) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 188 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in TR20 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (17 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in TR20 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 4/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 54
One-person households: 35%
Households with children: 20%
Households: 9,097

Owned 69% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for TR20 8.

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Truro TR20 8: frequently asked questions

Is Truro TR20 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Truro TR20 8?

Recorded crime in Truro TR20 8 runs at 13.6 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Truro TR20 8 safe?

Crime in Truro TR20 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Truro TR20 8 runs at 13.6 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Truro TR20 8?

Homes in Truro TR20 8 sell for around £384,489 on average, based on 78 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Truro TR20 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Truro TR20 8 is rated high. Around 9.0% of properties (450 of 5,027) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 188 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Truro TR20 8?

There are 6 schools in Truro TR20 8 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Truro TR20 8 a deprived area?

Truro TR20 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).