Living in Truro, Cornwall
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Local administration around Truro
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Nearest GP surgeries to Truro
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Medical Practice | Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro | 0.3 mi | 01872 243700 |
| Three Spires Medical Practice | Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro | 0.3 mi | 01872 272272 |
| Carnon Downs Surgery | Bissoe Road, Carnon Downs, Truro | 3.3 mi | 01872 863221 |
| Chacewater Health Centre | Chacewater, Truro | 4.7 mi | 01872 560346 |
| Probus Surgery | Tregony Road, Probus, Truro | 4.9 mi | 01726 882745 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Truro
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 13 Boscawen Street, Truro | - | 01872 241611 |
| Boots | 94 Pydar Street, Truro | 0.1 mi | 01872 272810 |
| Reeds Pharmacy | The Globe, Frances Street, Truro | 0.2 mi | 01872 272106 |
| Tesco Instore Pharmacy | Garras Wharf, Truro | 0.2 mi | 01872 357400 |
| Allied Pharmacy Truro | Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro | 0.3 mi | 01872 890003 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Truro
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treatment Centre | Lemon Quay Dental Care, 1st Floor, Tinners Court, Back Quay, Truro | 0.1 mi | |
| Cathedral House (dental Surgery) | Cathedral House, Wilkes Walk, Truro | 0.1 mi | |
| Pelican House | Calenick Street, Truro | 0.2 mi | |
| Truro Dental Care | 37 Lemon Street, Truro | 0.2 mi | |
| Lemon Street Dental Practice | 46 Lemon Street, Truro | 0.2 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Truro
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, THE MEWS | £175,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| 7, HALWYN TERRACE | £300,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 52, FORDH TALGARREK | £450,000 | Detached | Jun 2026 |
| 30, FORDH TALGARREK | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 10, BARRACK LANE | £285,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 4, COLDROSE COURT | £365,000 | Detached | Jun 2026 |
| 55, GWARAK AN WARAK | £263,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 5, NEWHAM ROAD | £220,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 8, ENYS QUAY | £80,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 17, FALMOUTH ROAD | £775,000 | Detached | May 2026 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Truro
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bosvigo School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Tregolls Academy | Inadequate | 0.8 mi |
| Truro Learning Academy | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Kea Community Primary School | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penair School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
Broadband in Truro
Local Amenities in Truro
Parks & Green Spaces
- Furniss Island 0.1 mi
- Park 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Victoria Gardens 0.3 mi
- Pitch 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Co-op Food 0 mi
- Spar 0.1 mi
- Marks & Spencer 0.1 mi
- Tesco 0.2 mi
- Aldi 0.3 mi
Train Stations
- Truro Rail Station 0.6 mi
- Perranwell Rail Station 4.2 mi
Airports
- Truro Aerodrome 4.2 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Clear Emotional Trauma & Therapy Specialists 0 mi
- The Walsingham Clinic 0.1 mi
- Brook 0.1 mi
- Therapy Truro 0.1 mi
- Cathedral Chiropractic 0.1 mi
Area Profile for Truro
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