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.
PENDARVES ROAD, TR18 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENDARVES ROAD, TR18 2AJ.
241
46
£ 34,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Humphry Davy School
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Alverton Primary School
Heamoor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: TR182AJ · Data under Open Government Licence