Truro area guides
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Located in the centre of Cornwall County, Truro is the most southerly city in the United Kingdom. Home to a population of 20,920 [1] people, Truro is well known for its spectacular buildings and architecture, such as the majestic Truro Cathedral and its many Georgian style terraced houses. In recent times property prices in the city have been rising and are currently well above the national average. Truroâ~@~Ys economy relies on the industries of public administration, manufacturing and finance. Unemployment is low at 1.4 per cent [2] .
Cornwall experiences a slightly warmer climate compared to the rest of England due to its southern location. Summer is mostly sunny and winters are mild, with snowfall a rarity. November, December and January are the wettest months, while July is the driest. Average summer maximum is about 19úC and average winter maximum is 8.5úC [3] .
Truroâ~@~Ys public transport system consists of both trains and buses. Truro Railway Station is a major stop on the Cornish Main Line, with services available to London Paddington, as well as other major cities in the UK. Pubic transport within the city is dominated by the local bus network, which operates from the main depot in Lemon Quay and services both the city and its surrounding areas. Newquay Airport is located 12 miles north of Truro.
Truro Property Market
Property in Truro is generally quite expensive and prices currently remain significantly higher than the national average. The price increase in recent years has been partially attributed to the number of retirees and second home buyers flocking to the area. Average prices for housing stock have been recorded at ã257,761 (detached houses), ã162,172 (semi-detached houses), ã146,692 (terraced houses) and ã136,722 (flats) [4] . The majority of housing stock is detached houses at 35.87 per cent [5] . About 65 per cent of properties in Truro are owner occupied [6] .
The city of Truro is well known for its fine Georgian architecture, particularly the terraces and townhouses located along Walsingham Place, Boscawen Street and Lemon Street. However, Georgian style homes arenâ~@~Yt the only roperties on the market â~@~S everything from riverside, Victorian and city centre homes are available, as well as regency cottages and trendy apartments and flats.
Some of Truroâ~@~Ys more upmarket streets include Pencarrick Close, Trewinnard Grove, The Avenue, St Clements Hill, Kenwyn Church Road, Falmouth Road and Treseders Gardens, while some of the more inexpensive properties can befound on streets such as Pensilva Road, Mitchell Court, Trelander Highway and George Street. Truro is popular amongst retirees, investors and second home buyers and families.