Cornelius Drive, Truro
House prices, sold prices and local information for TR1 1GU.
At a glance
16 property sales on Cornelius Drive, Truro have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 Jul 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £511,934. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Cornelius Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Cornelius Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TR1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £511,934 | 9 Jul 2024 |
Sold prices on Cornelius Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Lodge, 8, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 9 Jul 2024 | £775,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Yew House, 10, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 6 Jan 2021 | £448,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ash View, 4, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 21 Jan 2019 | £430,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Woodlands House, 6, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 15 Aug 2018 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Maple Lodge, 5, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 9 Apr 2018 | £440,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Larch House, 12, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 3 Apr 2018 | £525,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Cherry Tree Lodge, 13, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 7 Dec 2017 | £500,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Yew House, 10, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 29 Nov 2017 | £420,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Cypress Lodge, 8, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 23 Nov 2017 | £599,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Chestnut Rise, 9, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 10 Oct 2017 | £410,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Birch House, 3, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 19 Sep 2017 | £408,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 5 Jul 2017 | £450,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 28 Feb 2017 | £545,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Parklands, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 27 Jan 2017 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Oak House, 7, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 4 Jan 2017 | £620,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Beech House, 2, Cornelius Drive TR1 1GU | 15 Dec 2016 | £420,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Lodge, 8, Cornelius Drive | £599,950 (Nov 2017) → £775,000 (Jul 2024) | +29% over 7 yrs |
| Yew House, 10, Cornelius Drive | £420,000 (Nov 2017) → £448,000 (Jan 2021) | +7% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Cornelius Drive
Crime
213 crimes were reported within about a mile of Cornelius Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 93 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Cornelius Drive is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal Fal Estuary at Truro Flood alert area
- South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary Flood alert area
- Helford and Fal Rivers Flood alert area
- River Allen (Kenwyn) from Idless Dam to Truro Flood warning area
- River Kenwyn at Truro Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Cornelius Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregolls Academy 220 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.2 mi |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School 421 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Penair School 1,223 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Truro School 775 pupils | Other independent school Methodist | 11–20 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Truro Nursery School 77 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro 203 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Bosvigo School 317 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Truro High School 368 pupils | Other independent school Anglican | 3–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Truro station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Perranwell station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Penhaligon Court (SE-bound, Trevithick Road) 2 min walk
- Upland Crescent (opp, Upland Crescent) 2 min walk
- Penhaligon Court (opp, Trevithick Road) 2 min walk
- Tregolls Road Dual Carriageway (NE-bound, Tregolls Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lander Medical Practice
Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro · 0.9 mi - Three Spires Medical Practice
Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,132 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,681 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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