TR18 4LD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tredarvah Road, 0.3km from Polwithen in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance Promenade ward and the St Ives constituency.
For serious buyers, TR18 4LD is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, up 39.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TR18 4LD are sourced from Output Area E00095958 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TREDARVAH ROAD, TR18 4LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TREDARVAH ROAD, TR18 4LD.
258
59
£ 35,900 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 4LD 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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, TR18 4LD is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £490k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 39.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 4LD. The average age is 59.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 392,500
4 sales · Mean £ 397,500
Semi-Detached
£ 291,500
1 sales · Mean £ 291,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR18 4LD has low crime rates — 27 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
Pensans Community Primary School
Alverton Primary School
Nancealverne School
Heamoor Community Primary School
Humphry Davy School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Mounts Bay Academy
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cornish Hen1.0 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.9 km
- The Granary0.9 km
- The Middle Shop0.7 km
- The Weigh Inn0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.4 km
- Youth Hostels Association0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Alexandra Inn0.8 km
- The Pirate Inn0.3 km
- The Fountain Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Alverne Restaurant0.9 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments0.8 km
- First Service Cafe0.8 km
- Growing Links CIC0.8 km
- New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.9 km
- The Market Plaice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance1.4 km
- St Erth9.6 km
- Lelant Saltings10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Horneck Youth Hostel0.3 km
- Cardinnis Road0.3 km
- Ymca0.3 km
- Ymca0.3 km
- Love Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TR184LD · Data under Open Government Licence