Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PENDARVES ROAD, TR18 2AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENDARVES ROAD, TR18 2AJ.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

TR18 2AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR18 2AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pendarves Road, 0.5km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TR18 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00095962 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2AJ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,000

15 sales · Mean £ 107,833

Semi-Detached

£ 327,500

3 sales · Mean £ 380,833

Terraced

£ 281,250

4 sales · Mean £ 276,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TR18 2AJ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences133
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson40
Public order18
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.4 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.5 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.5 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils1.0 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Heamoor Community Primary School

Good183 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Cornish Hen0.5 km
  • Harvey Brothers0.7 km
  • Lavender's Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.6 km
  • Freeez0.5 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.8 km
  • Chapel House PZ0.8 km
  • Union Hotel0.7 km
  • YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.9 km
  • Easy PZ Backpackers0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Admiral Benbow0.8 km
  • Lugger Inn1.0 km
  • Seven Stars0.6 km
  • The Navy Inn0.9 km
  • The Star Inn0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • 45 Queen Street0.7 km
  • Alverne Restaurant0.5 km
  • Blacks0.8 km
  • Bosuns Locker Eating House0.9 km
  • Colyers Cafe0.7 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Full House0.6 km
  • Ali Baba0.6 km
  • Rami's0.5 km
  • Seaview Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance0.6 km
  • St Erth8.8 km
  • Lelant Saltings9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tremenhere Road0.1 km
  • Tremenhere Road0.1 km
  • St Clare Street0.2 km
  • Tolver Road0.2 km
  • West Cornwall Hospital0.2 km