TR18 3NP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coombe Road, 0.4km from Treneere in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 3NP is 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. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.4% 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 3NP are sourced from Output Area E00095972 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOMBE ROAD, TR18 3NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOMBE ROAD, TR18 3NP.
323
35
£ 35,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 3NP 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
TR18 3NP has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 3NP. The average age is 34.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR18 3NP has low crime rates — 44 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
Humphry Davy School
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
Mounts Bay Academy
Heamoor Community Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cornish Hen0.9 km
- Harvey Brothers0.9 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.8 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.8 km
- Freeez0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Union Hotel1.0 km
- Easy PZ Backpackers0.6 km
- Thyme0.7 km
- Whiteways Guesthouse0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Seven Stars1.0 km
- The Star Inn0.9 km
- Tremenheere0.9 km
- Lamp And Whistle0.7 km
- PZ Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- 45 Queen Street1.0 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.8 km
- Colyers Cafe1.0 km
- Exchange Cafe0.9 km
- First Service Cafe1.0 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Full House1.0 km
- Ali Baba0.7 km
- Rami's0.7 km
- Seaview Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.7 km
- St Erth8.6 km
- Lelant Saltings9.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Close0.1 km
- The Close0.1 km
- Humphry Davy School0.1 km
- Humphry Davy School0.2 km
- Coombe Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR183NP · Data under Open Government Licence