Gloweth, Malabar and Shortlanesend sit on the north‑western edge of Truro in Cornwall, combining suburban housing close to the city with the small‑village feel of lanes, hedgerows and farmland. The area shifts quickly from post‑war and modern estates around Gloweth to the quieter, more historic settlement at Shortlanesend, giving residents easy access to both urban services and the surrounding countryside.
The ward is largely residential with local shops, a primary school and active community groups, and many people commute into Truro or around Cornwall for work; at the same time you can still sense Cornwall’s rural and mining heritage in nearby landscape features. Village fetes, parish activities and improving road links help keep a strong local identity while making the area practical for families and commuters alike.
Postcode districts covering Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 7.3 miles
- Falmouth 8.9 miles
- St. Austell 14 miles
- Truro 1.3 miles
- Camborne 10.6 miles
- Newquay 9.3 miles
- Penzance 23.3 miles
- Bodmin 20.3 miles
- Helston 14.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shortlanesend Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Truro Moresk & Trehaverne Ward 1.2 miles
- Truro Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Kenwyn Parish 1.3 miles
- Truro Boscawen & Redannick Ward 1.6 miles
- Threemilestone Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Truro Tregolls Ward 2.3 miles
- Kea Parish 2.6 miles
- St. Clement Parish 2.7 miles
- St. Allen Parish 2.8 miles
- Threemilestone & Chacewater Ward 3 miles
- Playing Place Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
TR1 3XX, TR3 6BA, TR1 3PJ, TR1 3QJ, TR1 3JU, TR4 9QR, TR4 9EA, TR1 3RE, TR1 3PE … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 11.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 79.7 miles
- Truro Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Perranwell Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels near Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend Ad
- County Arms 4 1.2 miles
- The Alverton 4 1.8 miles
- Mannings Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- The Victoria Inn 3 1.8 miles
- Barley Sheaf, Old Bridge Street EN SUITE ROOMS, ROOM ONLY 1.7 miles
- Hotel VARA 4 1.9 miles
- Greenbank Hotel 4 8.1 miles
- Premier Inn Truro 3 3.6 miles
- Rose in Vale Country House Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- The Valley 5 3.8 miles
Schools in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
- Shortlanesend School Primary
- Truro and Penwith College Further education
- Truro Learning Academy Primary
- Truro School Preparatory School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Pencalenick Estate 2.9 miles
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 5.7 miles
- Perranporth Beach Beach 6.1 miles
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 7 miles
- Pendower Beach 7.9 miles
- Lane Theatre Theatre 8.5 miles
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 8.5 miles
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 8.7 miles
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 9.1 miles
- Trenance Gardens Gardens 9.1 miles
- Crantock Beach Beach 9.2 miles
- Gylly Beach Beach 9.3 miles