TR18 2BQ is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.1km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TR18 2BQ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.7% year-on-year. 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 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00095970 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, TR18 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, TR18 2BQ.
237
44
£ 34,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
TR18 2BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £120k. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2BQ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
7 sales · Mean £ 115,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2BQ is above average at 110 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Humphry Davy School
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Pensans Community Primary School
Alverton Primary School
Nancealverne School
Newlyn School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cornish Hen0.1 km
- Harvey Brothers0.2 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.1 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.3 km
- Freeez0.5 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.3 km
- Chapel House PZ0.4 km
- Queens Hotel0.6 km
- Union Hotel0.2 km
- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.3 km
- Alexandra Inn0.7 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.5 km
- Lugger Inn0.5 km
- Seven Stars0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.2 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.1 km
- Blacks0.3 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.4 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments0.7 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Fraser's Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Full House0.2 km
- Sea Palace0.5 km
- Ali Baba0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.5 km
- St Erth8.9 km
- Lelant Saltings9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Green Market0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Market Jew Street0.1 km
- Market Jew Street0.2 km
- Tolver Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182BQ · Data under Open Government Licence