Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PENARE ROAD, TR18 2BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARE ROAD, TR18 2BG.

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Population

195

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR18 2BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR18 2BG spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

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

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 2BG are sourced from Output Area E00095991 (shared with 6 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 2BG. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 198,000

5 sales · Mean £ 212,200

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

Crime around TR18 2BG is moderate at 59 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 offences126
Anti-social behaviour65
Criminal damage and arson40
Shoplifting29
Public order27

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.1 km
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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.4 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.4 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils1.2 km
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Gulval School

Good216 pupils1.2 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Cornish Hen0.7 km
  • Harvey Brothers0.7 km
  • Lavender's Delicatessen0.7 km
  • Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.5 km
  • Freeez0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.8 km
  • Chapel House PZ0.8 km
  • Union Hotel0.7 km
  • Easy PZ Backpackers0.2 km
  • Thyme0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Admiral Benbow0.8 km
  • Dolphin Tavern1.0 km
  • Seven Stars0.8 km
  • The Dock Inn1.0 km
  • The Star Inn0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Full House0.8 km
  • Sea Palace1.0 km
  • Ali Baba0.4 km
  • Rami's0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance0.4 km
  • St Erth8.4 km
  • Lelant Saltings9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Penare Terrace0.0 km
  • Castle Road0.1 km
  • Castle Road0.1 km
  • Barwis Terrace0.1 km
  • Barwis Terrace0.2 km