Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MEDROSE TERRACE, TR18 2BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDROSE TERRACE, TR18 2BS.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR18 2BS 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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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TR18 2BS's 56% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.

home £265,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For renters and young professionals, TR18 2BS offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 29.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR18 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00095977 (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 2BS. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 219,750

10 sales · Mean £ 225,150

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

Crime around TR18 2BS is above average at 90 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 offences220
Anti-social behaviour161
Shoplifting67
Criminal damage and arson60
Public order56

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.3 km
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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.3 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.5 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils1.0 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils1.2 km
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Gulval School

Good216 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Cornish Hen0.5 km
  • Harvey Brothers0.6 km
  • Lavender's Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.4 km
  • Freeez0.3 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.7 km
  • Chapel House PZ0.7 km
  • Queens Hotel1.0 km
  • Union Hotel0.6 km
  • YMCA Youth - Residential CTR1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Admiral Benbow0.7 km
  • Dolphin Tavern0.9 km
  • Lugger Inn0.9 km
  • Seven Stars0.6 km
  • The Dock Inn0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • 45 Queen Street0.6 km
  • Alverne Restaurant0.5 km
  • Blacks0.7 km
  • Bosuns Locker Eating House0.8 km
  • Colyers Cafe0.6 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Full House0.6 km
  • Sea Palace0.9 km
  • Ali Baba0.4 km
  • Rami's0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance0.4 km
  • St Erth8.6 km
  • Lelant Saltings9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Barwis Terrace0.1 km
  • Barwis Terrace0.1 km
  • Tolver Road0.1 km
  • Tremenhere Road0.1 km
  • Tremenhere Road0.2 km