TR18 3DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Hea in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor ward and the St Ives constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3DY are sourced from Output Area E00095860 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR18 3DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR18 3DY.
263
44
£ 35,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 3DY 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 44, TR18 3DY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 3DY. The average age is 43.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR18 3DY has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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
Nancealverne School
Mounts Bay Academy
Pensans Community Primary School
Heamoor Community Primary School
Humphry Davy School
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Middle Shop0.9 km
- Food For Families Penzance Cic0.5 km
- Heamoor News0.2 km
- Treneere Stores0.6 km
- Warrens Bakery Limited0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- @ The Royal West0.8 km
- Penzance Hockey Club0.6 km
- Penzance Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Polgoon Vineyard And Orchard Shop And Cafe1.0 km
- Senara0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sportsmans Arms0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Heamoor Chip Shop Limited0.2 km
- Jon Dory's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance1.5 km
- St Erth9.1 km
- Lelant Saltings9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Haig Place0.1 km
- Haig Place0.1 km
- Sona Merg Close0.2 km
- Sona Merg Close0.2 km
- Parc Letta0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR183DY · Data under Open Government Licence