People aged 65 or over
25.3%21 March 2021 · Cornwall
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents
144,142 out of 570,308.
Source and method →Truro · England
Community life
Cornwall council area. Every figure carries its own date.
A place is more than its average house price. The census shows who lives here and some of the pressures households face.
People reporting bad or very bad health
6.2%21 March 2021 · Cornwall
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised
35,280 out of 570,305.
Source and method →Households facing at least one measured disadvantage
53.9%21 March 2021 · Cornwall
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
135,013 out of 250,535.
Source and method →Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
18.4%21 March 2021 · Cornwall
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
46,132 out of 250,535.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with no qualifications
16.3%21 March 2021 · Cornwall
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
77,919 out of 477,425.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent
30.6%21 March 2021 · Cornwall
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
145,890 out of 477,425.
Source and method →Different needs within the area
People reporting bad or very bad health
4.2% to 9.5%
People reporting bad or very bad health ranged from 4.2% in Falmouth Arwenack to 9.5% in Penzance Promenade — a gap of 5.3 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 87 of 87 current wards with comparable figures.
Residents described their own health. Differences in age matter, so this is a prompt to investigate needs, not a score for local health services.
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These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
Source and method →
People aged 65 or over
14.3% to 37.4%
People aged 65 or over ranged from 14.3% in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend to 37.4% in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos — a gap of 23.2 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 87 of 87 current wards with comparable figures.
Age helps locate demand for accessible homes, transport and support. Being older does not itself mean someone needs care.
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These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
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People aged 16+ with no qualifications
8.7% to 23.5%
People aged 16+ with no qualifications ranged from 8.7% in Falmouth Arwenack to 23.5% in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard — a gap of 14.7 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 87 of 87 current wards with comparable figures.
Formal qualifications are only one part of someone's skills. Training decisions also need current vacancies, employment and residents' experience.
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These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
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Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
10.4% to 28.5%
Households facing two or more measured disadvantages ranged from 10.4% in Saltash Trematon & Landrake to 28.5% in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard — a gap of 18.1 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 87 of 87 current wards with comparable figures.
These households met at least two census conditions covering education, employment, health and housing. This is not an income or poverty measure.
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These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
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Local places and initiatives
Malpas Road, Trafalgar Roundabout and routes towards Boscawen Park
Truro Green Transport Scheme
Crossings, slower traffic and better walking connections address difficult access along Malpas Road.
Council reports both phases completed · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Cornwall Council and Truro Town Deal Board
Latest evidence: The completion update reports junction changes, crossing points, traffic calming and public-space improvements. The wider Lighterage Bridge project is separate and is not reported complete here.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- No official project-to-ward mapping has been verified; no ward allocation is inferred from a city or street name.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Completion of Truro’s Green Transport Scheme →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Connect Truro’s completed transport works to its changing waterfront →
How to track delivery →Lemon Quay, Town Quay and Garras Wharf, Truro
Truro Harbour and Lemon Quay improvements
Works improve waterside access, event space, planting, lighting and cycle parking.
Quayside works ongoing; some facilities available · evidence dated 2026-09-25
Responsible body: Cornwall Council, Cormac and Truro Town Deal partners
Latest evidence: September updates record continuing dredging and quayside work, with a cycle shelter open. The wider programme includes Lighterage Bridge, whose statutory approvals and delivery are separate from these completed elements.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- No official project-to-ward mapping has been verified; no ward allocation is inferred from a city or street name.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Updates: Truro Harbour and Lemon Quay →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Connect Truro’s completed transport works to its changing waterfront →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Truro city centre
New Life for City Buildings
The programme aims to reuse empty and underused city-centre buildings, including upper floors above shops, for homes, workspaces and other productive uses.
Council-led refurbishment and reuse programme described; no completion total verified · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Truro City Council and Truro Regeneration Company
Latest evidence: The City Council identifies its wholly owned Truro Regeneration Company as manager. Intended uses include homes above shops and flexible workspaces. The council page does not supply a site-by-site completion or occupation total.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- No verified current ward footprint is assigned. The named location or council-wide remit does not establish benefits in every ward.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Turn empty upper floors into places people can use →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →