Town comparison
Penryn vs Truro
Which is better to live in? 6.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Penryn offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Truro has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Penryn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Penryn
£339,825
Truro
£405,405
Crime Rate
Penryn
101.5
Truro
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Penryn
100.0%
Truro
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Penryn
307.5
Truro
372.1
EPC Rating
Penryn
66.2
Truro
66.2
Median Income
Penryn
£27,819
Truro
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Penryn is £339,825, which is 16% less than Truro at £405,405. The most affordable entry point in Penryn is a flat at £180,255, while in Truro it is a flat at £203,993.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Truro (£569,626 vs £474,712).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penryn prices grew faster — 53% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62.2 offences per 1,000 people, Truro is the safer of the two – 63% lower than Penryn's 101.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Penryn is violent-crime, while in Truro it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestPenryn has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Truro. Penryn has 2 schools in total, while Truro has 7.
Penryn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Truro School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Penryn | Truro |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Truro offers faster average downloads at 372.1 Mbps, compared to 307.5 Mbps in Penryn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.7% of premises in Penryn and 92.5% in Truro. Gigabit availability stands at 55.7% in Penryn and 70.2% in Truro.
Truro is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (372 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Penryn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Truro. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Penryn and £1,418 in Truro. 51.5% of homes in Penryn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Truro.
Penryn has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Penryn and £27,819 in Truro. The median age is 47.6 in Penryn and 47.6 in Truro. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Penryn and 53.3% in Truro. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Penryn versus 66.2% in Truro.
| Indicator | Penryn | Truro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,194 | 23,060 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.6% |
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