Kel Avon Close Truro, Cornwall
51 addresses across 3 postcodes (TR1), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6102841.
- Sales: 101 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £357,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 48 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 40, D: 5).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Truro, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Furniss Island, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 51 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lander Medical Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 990 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £357,500 | £357,500 | £357,500 |
| 2025 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £200,000 | £172,000 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | £278,500 | £185,000 | £325,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £377,500 | £330,000 | £425,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £195,750 | £110,539 | £280,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £230,000 | £157,000 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £239,950 | £153,000 | £248,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £240,500 | £150,000 | £305,000 |
| 2015 | 5 | £221,500 | £197,500 | £250,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £229,000 | £227,000 | £231,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 6 TR1 1AN | Detached | £357,500 | |
| 17 Feb 2025 | 37 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 2 TR1 1AN | Terraced | £365,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2024 | 49 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £172,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jan 2024 | 50 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Nov 2023 | 7 TR1 1AN | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | 33 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | 48 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Apr 2023 | 11 TR1 1AN | Detached | £277,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 30 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2022 | 24 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £320,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 16 TR1 1AN | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2020 | 17 TR1 1AN | Detached | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Jul 2020 | 48 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £146,500 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2020 | 40 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £110,539 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jun 2020 | 8 TR1 1AN | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 25 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2019 | 49 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £157,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jun 2019 | 33 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2019 | 26 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2018 | 10 TR1 1AN | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2017 | 32 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £239,950 | |
| 5 Jun 2017 | 31 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £248,000 | |
| 16 May 2017 | 41 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £153,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2016 | 30 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 52 TR1 1AW | Detached | £251,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 50 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 2016 | 23 TR1 1AN | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2015 | 24 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2015 | 5 TR1 1AN | Terraced | £229,950 | |
| 18 Sep 2015 | 51 TR1 1AW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2015 | 39 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £221,500 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 7 TR1 1AN | Terraced | £197,500 | |
| 24 Nov 2014 | 15 TR1 1AN | Semi-detached | £227,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 51 TR1 1AW | Detached | £231,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2013 | 38 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £210,500 | |
| 16 May 2013 | 20 TR1 1AN | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2013 | 34 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £213,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2011 | 29 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £202,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2011 | 14 TR1 1AN | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 9 TR1 1AN | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2010 | 40 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £103,250 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Sep 2010 | 37 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2009 | 36 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2009 | 1 TR1 1AN | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2008 | 44 TR1 1AW | Flat or maisonette | £157,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Feb 2008 | 38 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £236,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2008 | 39 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2007 | 25 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2007 | 24 TR1 1AW | Semi-detached | £223,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
48 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (21); House, detached (13); Flat (11). Built: 2003-2006 (19); 1996-2002 (17); 2007-2011 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (24); rented (private) (19).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 1, Kel Avon Close
- 2, Kel Avon Close
- 5, Kel Avon Close
- 10, Kel Avon Close
- 11, Kel Avon Close
- 14, Kel Avon Close
- 17, Kel Avon Close
- 18, Kel Avon Close
- 19, Kel Avon Close
- 20, Kel Avon Close
- 24, Kel Avon Close
- 25, Kel Avon Close
- 29, Kel Avon Close
- 31, Kel Avon Close
- 34, Kel Avon Close
- 36, Kel Avon Close
- 39, Kel Avon Close
- 40, Kel Avon Close
- 42, Kel Avon Close
- 44, Kel Avon Close
- 47, Kel Avon Close
- 48, Kel Avon Close
- 49, Kel Avon Close
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 C (31% of about 1,230 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)
- The Former Site Of Tregolls House Tregolls Road Truro TR1 1PX: up to 14 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 5 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 1AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TR1 1AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TR1 1AG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 40 m and 57 m above sea level (48 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 1AG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR1 1AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR1 1AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Truro 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Perranwell 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Penryn (Cornwall) 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tinney Drive Truro | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Truro | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Truro Ferry Terminal | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Old Bridge Street Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolt Network | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 19.5 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 173 km (108 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lander Medical Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trafalgar House Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Shell Trafalgar Cashzone | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Furniss Island 3,030 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,140 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Alverton Manor Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alverton Manor Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Polwhele Castle: a round with hut circle and field system 160m south west of Higher Tregurra | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | World Heritage Site | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lambessow Plantation | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Woodcock Corner | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Tresemple Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Tresemple Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Calenick Creek | Estuary | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Malpas Point | Wetland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 | 50 | 51 |
1 of the street's 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregolls Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 160 m | 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 |
| Penair School | Secondary | 11–16 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bosvigo School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregolls School Academy TR1 1LH | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Happy Days TR1 1TN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Penair School TR1 1TN | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| The Sea Bean TR1 1XR | Mobile caterer | 310 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Trelander Jacks Fish And Chips TR1 1FX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Trelander Stores TR1 1FX | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2025 |
| Trelander Cafe TR1 1PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tregian Close (13); On or near Tinney Drive (7); On or near Garth Kollwydh (6); On or near Kel Avon Close (5); On or near Tressa Dowr (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TR1 1AW: 29 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- TR1 1AN: 21 addresses
- TR1 1AG: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Tressa Dowr · Tregian Close · Tinney Drive · Tristan Road · Tressa Dowr · Chellew Road · St Clement Vean · Tinney Drive · Gregor Road · Brewers Road · Tregolls Road · Penair View
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.