Area Guide – Truro (TR)

Living in Truro (TR)

Truro (TR) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Truro (TR)

Is Truro (TR) a good place to live?

Truro (TR) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Truro (TR)?

Yes. 13 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 6 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Truro (TR)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Below England average (61 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 13 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 6 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Truro Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	0.3 mi
Bosvigo School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
St Mary's CofE School, Truro	Primary	Outstanding	0.3 mi
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Treyew Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Truro Learning Academy	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Tregolls Academy	Primary	Inadequate	0.9 mi
Tregolls School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Penair School A Science College	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Penair School	Secondary	Good	1.1 mi
Kea Community Primary School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi
Shortlanesend School	Primary	Good	1.9 mi
Shortlanesend Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.9 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Truro Rail Station

Station	Distance
Truro Rail Station	0.5 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 15 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
CORNWALL HEALTH FOR HOMELESS	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WE ARE WITH YOU CORNWALL CENTRAL	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
FAIRMANTLE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
TRURO HEALTH PARK - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
TRURO - PRIMARY CARE HUB	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
TRURO HEALTH PARK - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
LANDER MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
THREE SPIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
CORNWALL BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DUCHY HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
WOMEN'S HEALTH HUBS - CORNWALL	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
PRIMARY CARE HUBS - CORNWALL	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
CORNWALL IMPROVED ACCESS SCHEME	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
EAST CORNWALL COMMUNITY SERVICES	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
CORNWALL 111 OOH	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.6 mi