truro TR2 Postcodes

Truro (TR2)

The TR2 postcode area is located in the Truro postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 573 individual postcodes.

There are 75 electoral wards in the TR2 postcode area, including Camborne, Falmouth, Hayle, Helston, Isles Of Scilly, Marazion, Newquay, Penryn, Penzance, Perranporth, Redruth, St Agnes, St Columb, St Ives, Truro which come under the local authority of the Cornwall,Isles of Scilly Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in TR2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of TR2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

TR2 is a postcode district located in the Truro area of Cornwall, England. The postcode was created in 1996 as a split from the previous TR1 district and serves what is mainly a rural area covering 2,540 acres of the county. The area is attractive with its stunning coastline, countryside and beaches, making it popular with tourists, as well as local residents.

The TR2 postcode district is roughly bounded by the A30, B3284 & Coads Green, B3287 & Keel row, B3294 & Reskajeage, A3075 & Tall Trees, B3297 & Tregavethan, and the A30 between different points. The main town in the area is Penryn, with other towns and villages including Gweek, Constantine, Mylor and Ruan Minor.

The population of the postcode district is around 16,000, with most residents employed in agriculture or the service industry. The area also has a high rate of elderly residents due to its proximity to the seaside, retirees, and relatively low housing prices.

Local attractions in the area include the Trebah Garden, Flambards amusement park, Maenporth Beach, Glendurgan Garden, and the National Maritime Museum.

There are four primary schools located in the TR2 postcode district, all of which are regarded as fully inclusive. These schools include Penair School, Perranarworthal C.P School, St Gluvias, and Carclaze Community Primary School. Secondary schools in the area include Falmouth School, Truro School, and Penryn College, all of which provide comprehensive education for students from the age of 11-18.

Transport links in the area are generally good, with a direct bus route between Truro and St Michaels Mount, a number of local bus services operated by First Kernow, and a frequent rail service with stops in Falmouth, Truro, Penryn, and Redruth. The nearest airport to the area is located at Newquay, about an hour's drive away.

The TR2 postcode district is also well served by leisure and sporting facilities, with a wide variety of options available to residents and visitors. These include sailing clubs, golf courses, leisure centres, bowling greens, and sports clubs. In addition, there are several beaches nearby, as well as many opportunities for walks and hikes in the local countryside.

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