TR18 2DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwavas Street, 0.5km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — 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 rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 6.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TR18 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00095978 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GWAVAS STREET, TR18 2DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWAVAS STREET, TR18 2DF.
243
39
£ 34,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2DF 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 2DF's 53% ownership and 39-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 down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2DF. The average age is 38.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 178,000
30 sales · Mean £ 178,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2DF is above average at 93 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Nancealverne School
Alverton Primary School
Gulval School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cornish Hen0.5 km
- Harvey Brothers0.5 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.5 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.3 km
- Freeez0.2 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.6 km
- Chapel House PZ0.7 km
- Queens Hotel0.9 km
- Union Hotel0.5 km
- Easy PZ Backpackers0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.6 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.8 km
- Lugger Inn0.9 km
- Seven Stars0.5 km
- The Dock Inn0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.6 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.4 km
- Blacks0.6 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.7 km
- Colyers Cafe0.5 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Fraser's Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Full House0.5 km
- Sea Palace0.8 km
- Ali Baba0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.3 km
- St Erth8.6 km
- Lelant Saltings9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Barwis Terrace0.2 km
- Barwis Terrace0.2 km
- Tolver Road0.2 km
- Penare Terrace0.2 km
- Tolver Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182DF · Data under Open Government Licence