14,776TOTAL POPULATION
6,242HOUSEHOLDS
3.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TR27 POSTCODE REGION

Truro (TR27)

The TR27 postcode area is located in the Truro postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 631 individual postcodes.

There are 55 electoral wards in the TR27 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, 18% of people in TR27 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 TR27 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The TR27 postcode is situated in the Truro district of Cornwall in the United Kingdom and covers a large area including the towns of Penwith, St Austell, and Redruth. This postcode district has an estimated population of over 22,000 people, and is home to a vibrant economy and a vibrant cultural life.

The TR27 area includes the tourist destinations of Newquay, St Ives, and Hayle, providing visitors with a chance to access some of the best beaches and attractions in Cornwall. The local economy is based around service industries such as retail and tourism, and many businesses rely on local people and tourists for their customers.

The culture of the TR27 area celebrates its local history and traditions, with a number of festivals taking place throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the St Piran's Festival, which celebrates the patron saint of Cornwall, Saint Piran, each year with live music, theatre, and food stalls.

The area is also popular with artists due to its natural landscape, which is home to a number of popular hiking trails, and serves as a base for many cycle trails, particularly the Coast to Coast route. The area is also popular with surfers and other water-sports enthusiasts, and there are a number of popular spots for these activities.

The local council actively encourage the preservation of the natural environment in the area, with a variety of conservation organisations working to ensure the safety of wildlife and other habitats across the district.

For education, there are a number of primary and secondary schools in the postcode area, as well as the University of Cornwall and Truro College. The university offers a number of courses and is particularly well known for its maritime and marine-based courses, making it an ideal destination for students who are interested in these topics.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in TR27 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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Cornwall

The county of Cornwall

TR27 is located in the county of Cornwall, in England.

Cornwall has a total population of 556,000, making it the 40th largest county in the UK.

Cornwall has a total area of 1375 square miles, and a population density of 156 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeTR27
Postal TownTruro
MSOA NameCornwall 057
LSOA NameCornwall 057E
CountyCornwall
RegionCornwall
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCornwall,Isles of Scilly
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

TR27 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TR27, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Angarrack
Calloose
Canonstown
Carbis Bay
Carnhell Green
Carzise
Chenhalls
Clowance Wood
Cockwells
Connor Downs
Coombe
Camborne
Copperhouse
Coswinsawsin
Crowlas
Deveral
Drym
Foundry
Fraddam
Gwinear
Gwinear Downs
Gwithian
Hayle
High Lanes
Horsedowns
Joppa
Kehelland
Kerthen Wood
Leedstown
Lelant
Lelant Downs
Longstone
Menadarva
Nancemellin
Navax Point
Ninnes Bridge
Paul's Green
Phillack
Polpeor
Reawla
Red River
Rose-an-Grouse
Rosewarne
Roseworthy
Roseworthy Barton
St Erth
St Erth Praze
St Ives
The Towans
Trencrom
Trenerth
Trewartha
Ventonleague
Wall
Wheal Alfred
Whitecross
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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Man taken to hospital after being hit by car

A 50-year-old man was believed to have suffered serious injuries after the crash.

BBC News

Cornwall suffer heavy opening League One loss

Cornwall suffer a tough start to the 2024 League One season as they were beaten 54-12 at Keighley Cougars.

BBC News

Knife victim's sister 'feels' for killer's family

Jake Hill was found guilty of murdering Michael Riddiough-Allen in Bodmin in April 2023.

BBC News

Truro Sainsbury's crash leaves driver fighting for life

A man sustained serious injuries during a crash between two vehicles in Truro on Friday evening (March 15)

Cornwall Live

Pauls feels he 'did enough to win' British title

Cornwall's Brad Pauls feels he "did enough" to win the British middleweight title after his split draw with Stoke's Nathan Heaney.

BBC News

Cornish home with 'income potential' and its own chapel up for sale

The four-bedroom property also has a studio, a converted Wesleyan Chapel and a cottage

Cornwall Live

Eden Project's school lessons reach 75,000 pupils

The Eden Project says it has been live streaming lessons to "expand its reach" globally.

BBC News

A30 closed for several hours after 'serious collision'

The road was closed eastbound between the A39 at Newquay and A391 for Bodmin following an incident involving two vehicles

Cornwall Live

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