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County or areaCornwall
Postcode districtTR2
Telephone code01872
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 25 min5:09 am – 9:34 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 2 min8:17 am – 4:19 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,174 residentsin the Probus & Roseland census areaMedian age 52.63,671 households68% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright11% social rented, 20% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting2.8% unemployment rate56% of adults are economically active, 3,815 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, retail and wholesale 13%, construction 11%Getting to work: 33% work from home, 56% go by car, 1% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle45% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 20°C, lows 13°CColdest month January: highs 10°C, lows 4°C1,159 mm of rain a year, 36 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December18 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 4 to 10°CJFebruary: 4 to 10°CFMarch: 5 to 11°CMApril: 6 to 13°CAMay: 8 to 16°CMJune: 11 to 18°CJJuly: 13 to 20°CJAugust: 13 to 20°CASeptember: 11 to 18°CSOctober: 9 to 15°CONovember: 6 to 12°CNDecember: 5 to 10°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksTresemple Pondpond · under a mileBar Creektidal water · 1.4 miMerther Pondpond · under a mileCalenick Creekestuary · 2.1 miPenhale Woodwoodland · under a mileThe Rookerywoodland · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesBoscawen Parkpark · 1.8 mi · 5 haFurniss Islandpark · 2.1 miMillpool Gardenspark · 2.2 miSir Ben Ainslie Sports Centresports ground · 1.6 mi · 11 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes18 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19704 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 18 Jan 201244 mi away, English ChannelMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 19 Nov 202326 mi away, Mount'S Bay, CornwallSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 2.9 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 10 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband52% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband96% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,543 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation41 m135 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 93 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalRoyal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)4.0 miGP surgeryWe Are With You Cornwall Central2.2 miPharmacyTesco Instore Pharmacy2.1 miDentistTrafalgar House Dental Practice2.0 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi4 schools1 primary, 1 secondary, 1 independent, 1 specialSecondaryPenair Schoolages 11-16, 1,223 pupils1.3 miPrimaryTregolls Academyages 2-11, 220 pupils1.5 miIndependentTruro Schoolages 11-20, 775 pupils1.9 miCollegeTruro and Penwith College4.4 miUniversityFalmouth University8.5 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportCornwall Airport Newquay NQY12 miMajor airportCardiff International Airport CWL107 miRailway stationTruro2.8 miBus stationBus StationTruro2.1 miFerryMalpas Ferry Landing1.6 miBus stops5 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TR2 postcode district.


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29 Takeaways in Merther in 6 categories

 

 

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110 Home improvement in Merther in 17 categories

 

 

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77 Attractions in Merther in 14 categories

 

 

63 Property services in Merther in 7 categories

 

 

70 Education in Merther in 21 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Merther

  • Coaching Inn - Roche, Saint Columb

    Bar

    14 Bank Street, Roche, Saint Columb, TR9 6AT

    12.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat place to eat in a group or just alone. friendly and a great menu . Great food great value ...

  • Holmbush Fish Bar - Saint Austell

    Bar

    86 Daniels Lane, Saint Austell, PL25 3HT

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewsuch nice food the best in st austel

  • Treguth Inn - Cubert, Newquay

    Cubert, Newquay, TR8 5PP

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewA great Old Fashioned Pub well worth a visit. Friendly Staff and fantastic food. There was a very good Quiz ...

  • Robartes Arms - Illogan, Redruth

    Robartes Terrace, Illogan, Redruth, TR16 4RX

    11.8 miles away

    5 star reviewWent for a roast dinner was absolutely tasty.lovely pub would definitely recommend to friends and family.

  • Dragon Bar - Trevisker St Eval, Wadebridge

    750 Orion Drive, Trevisker St Eval, Wadebridge, PL27 7TU

    14.7 miles away

    4 star reviewRecently visited my friends at Trevisker St Eval and dined at the Dragon on a Friday Night. Bearing in ...

 

Top restaurants in Merther

  • Bell Lane Fryer - Bodmin

    Vegan Restaurant

    6 Bell Lane, Bodmin, PL31 2JL

    18.9 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent portion of beautiful tasty fresh fish

  • SCOOBIES TAKE AWAY - Perranporth

    Fast Food Restaurant

    6 Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BL

    8.7 miles away

    5 star reviewScoobies is best for service and quality gone there for 20yrs while on holiday every august.

  • Shanghai Express - Newquay

    Eastern European Restaurant

    28-30 East Street, Newquay, TR7 1BH

    10.9 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food, fab owner, love it for years!!

  • Jade Palace - Saint Austell

    Cantonese Restaurant

    1 Victoria Road, Saint Austell, PL26 8JF

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewQuite simply the most amazing chinese i've ever eaten. The staff are the friendliest and always welcoming. I'd recommend this ...

  • Morrisons - Bodmin

    American Restaurant

    Priory Road, Bodmin, PL31 2ST

    19.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI woiuld like to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional help of Angie on the tills Christmas Eve who ...

 

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  • SPAR Chester Road - Newquay

    Convenience Store

    3 Chester Road, Newquay, TR7 2RT

    11 miles away

    5 star reviewOwner a liverpool football supporter, oh dear ,how sad,nevermind.

  • Asda - Penryn

    Christmas Store

    Jennings Road, Penryn, TR10 9LY

    8.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThe first voice you hear is of Alan Foster enticing you to buy today's offers .A very good idea ! ...

  • Select Cars - Truro

    Auto Parts Store

    2 Heron Way, Truro, TR1 2XN

    2.2 miles away

    5 star reviewVery professional service and polite, friendly staff

  • Sparks Auto Electrical Company - Praze an Beeble, Camborne

    Electronics Repair Shop

    7 Water-Ma-Trout, Praze an Beeble, Camborne, TR14 0LH

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewSPARKS AUTO ELECTRICAL have moved to: UNIT 3, WATER MA TROUT IND EST. HELSON, CORNWALL TR13 OLW

  • Spray Tech - Penryn

    Auto Body Shop

    1 Parkengue, Penryn, TR10 9EP

    8.7 miles away

    5 star reviewAn excellent service and I would fully recommend to friends My 7 year old mondeo is now like new !

 

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  • Blush - Newquay

    Beauty

    16A Grosvenor Avenue Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 1SG

    11 miles away

    5 star reviewBlush is the best hairdresser I have had,They are friendly,lovely atmosphere.Very pleased with my hair every time.I have very thick ...

  • Brown Suga Hair Boutique - Saint Austell

    Hair Salon

    4 Globe Yard, Saint Austell, PL25 3NJ

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewLove my new hair colouring and styling,thank you ashleigh,the family love it.

  • Terrys Salon - Bodmin

    Hair Salon

    31 Higher Bore Street, Bodmin, PL31 1JS

    18.7 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways a nice wash and set with Sandra hoping to go again real soon. Unfortunately I have been in hospital ...

  • Clippys - Bodmin

    Hair Salon

    5 Turf Street, Bodmin, PL31 2DJ

    19 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing salon, professional staff and incredibly talented. My stylist Kerry listened to what I wanted, guided me in perhaps ...

  • Trengweath Mental Health Unit - Redruth

    Clinic

    Penryn Street, Redruth, TR15 2SP

    10.3 miles away

    5 star reviewYou are without doubt a very good team, I have seen 1 or 2 of you ,and at this moment ...

 

Top attractions in Merther

  • Perranzabuloe Museum - Perranporth

    Museum

    Ponsmere Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BW

    8.8 miles away

    5 star reviewFabulous little museum telling the history of the area - mining, surfing etc. Really helpful and informative folk who volunteer ...

 

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