Welcome to Truro
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Truro is a cathedral city and civil parish in Cornwall, England. It is Cornwall's county town, sole city and centre for administration, leisure and retail trading. Its population was 18,766 in the 2011 census. People of Truro can be called Truronians. It grew as a trade centre through its port and as a stannary town for tin mining. It became mainland Britain's southernmost city in 1876, with the founding of the Diocese of Truro. Sights include the Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro Cathedral (completed 1910), the Hall for Cornwall and Cornwall's Courts of Justice.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,074 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
20,107 (2021) |
Density |
1,872 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.5 |
Ward |
Truro Boscawen |
District |
Cornwall |
Postcodes |
TR1, TR4 |
ONS ID |
E04011600 |
Council
Contact details for Truro Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Truro Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Truro Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Truro Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Truro Parish.
Local News
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Cornwall Council: Spending millions on 'ailing' Truro City football team is not sensible, says councillor
Published: 29th Nov 2023
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Pirates sell Truro City to Cornwall rugby league owners
Published: 30th Nov 2023
Hosted and licensed by Cornwall Council
LIVE: Housing and performance on agenda as Cabinet meets in Truro
Published: 8th Nov 2023