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.
MEDROSE TERRACE, TR18 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDROSE TERRACE, TR18 2BS.
303
45
£ 34,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Humphry Davy School
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Alverton Primary School
Gulval School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: TR182BS · Data under Open Government Licence