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What's it like to live in Truro?

An overview of Truro around TR1 1EQschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

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Overall area score

41/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Truro scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Schools

73/ 100

Good

Environment

49/ 100

Moderate

Health

40/ 100

Moderate

What's around Truro

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby18
  • Rated Outstanding2
  • Rated Good6
  • Closest: Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School · Primary · Ofsted Good

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Lander Medical Practice
  • Dentists3nearest Cathedral House (Dental Surgery)
  • Pharmacies3nearest Superdrug Pharmacy
  • Hospitals3nearest Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Methodist Church · 130 m
  • Train stations2nearest Truro · 0.6 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest U Babki Polish Shop · 120 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Ganges · 30 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest The Barley Sheaf · 60 m
  • Parks & green spaces4nearest Millpool Gardens · 60 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Santander Truro Bs · 160 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Truro in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Moderate
Ward
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Council
Cornwall
MP
Jayne Kirkham
Conservation area
TRURO
Listed buildings within 500 m
189

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around TR1 1EQ. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.