Old Tram Road Devoran, Cornwall
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (TR3), about 70 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 6102488.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 3).
- Flood: 5 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 D; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Perranwell, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Carnon Downs Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (2). Built: before 1900 (3); 1976-1982 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
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 D (26% of about 1,040 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, DEVORAN (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 27 homes the Environment Agency counts, 3 are in areas at high risk, 2 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR3 6PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TR3 6PW | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 8 m and 11 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR3 6PR | 67% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TR3 6PW | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Perranwell 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Penryn (Cornwall) 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Truro 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Devoran School | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Temp Bus Station Truro | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Trelissick Ferry Landing Trelissick Gardens | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 26.5 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 180 km (112 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carnon Downs Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Hendras@Penryn Limited | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Praise | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Falmouth Hospital | 6 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Falmouth Police Station | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Playing Place, Nr Truro Cashzone | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 1,280 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,890 m² | 190 m |
| Allotments | Playing Place Alloments 1.3 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Carclew, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carclew | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Round barrow 400m east of Parkwood Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Round barrow 120m south east of Parkwood Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Round barrow 230m south west of Killiganoon Manor | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Enys | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | World Heritage Site | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tresithick Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Tregye Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Mylor Clump | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Restronguet Point | Headland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Weir Point | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Tremoughdale | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devoran School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Quay Inn TR3 6ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Devoran Pre-School TR3 6QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Devoran School TR3 6PA | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St John'S Terrace (2); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
Nearby streets
Quay Road · Old Tram Road · St Johns Terrace · Chapel Terrace · Belmont Terrace · Lower Quay Road · St Johns Terrace · Carclew Terrace · Church Terrace · Market Street · Old Tram 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.