Hunkin Close Truro, Cornwall
39 addresses across 2 postcodes (TR1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6100196.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 7).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 71% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Truro, about 950 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Gardens, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 39 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lander Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 69 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (10); Bungalow, end-terrace (7); Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (21); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (21).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (23% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Carrick House Pydar Street Truro TR1 1DT: up to 320 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 9 And 10 Frances Street Truro TR1 3DN: up to 5 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Card Factory 5 - 8 St Nicholas Street Truro TR1 2RL: up to 9 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- The Former Site Of Tregolls House Tregolls Road Truro TR1 1PX: up to 14 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 3SD | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 3 / 9 | unlikely |
| TR1 3RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 8 m and 12 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 3RZ | 100% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
| TR1 3SD | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Truro 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Perranwell 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Penryn (Cornwall) 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rosedale Estate Kenwyn | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Truro | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Truro Ferry Terminal | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Q-Park Highcross | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolt Network | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 19.5 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 174 km (108 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lander Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cathedral House (Dental Surgery) | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 370 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 15 Pydar Street Halifax | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Gardens 2.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 30 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,600 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Truro Crown Courts, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) south. 263 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Truro Crown Courts | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St Keyne | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Truro Cathedral | Listed building, Grade I | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The City Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Polwhele Castle: a round with hut circle and field system 160m south west of Higher Tregurra | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | World Heritage Site | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nansavallan Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Woodcock Corner | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Lambessow Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Calenick Creek | Estuary | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Tresemple Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Victoria Point | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 39 |
1 of the street's 39 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 190 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Truro Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bosvigo School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tregolls Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Truro Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penair School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CE School TR1 3RJ | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Daisy Fays TR1 3SH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| City Inn TR1 3SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Pydar Stores TR1 2SW | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Order TR1 2PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Truro Charity Shop TR1 2AY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Archbishop Benson Primary School TR1 1BN | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Sole Plaice TR1 2AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Lily's Of Truro By Punk Thai TR1 2AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Piranha Pop Up TR1 2AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hunkin Close (30); On or near Rosedale Road (13); On or near Pendarves Road (11); On or near Trehaverne Vean (5); On or near Trehaverne Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: New service connection, 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pendarves Road · Rosedale Road · Trehaverne Close · Copes Gardens · Daubuz Close · St Keyne Close · Nursery Close · Trehaverne Lane · Treseder's Gardens · Bishops Close · Trehaverne Terrace · Kenwyn Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.