TR18 4SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Terrace, 0.1km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 4SS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £500k, up 10.0% 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 4SS are sourced from Output Area E00095956 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON TERRACE, TR18 4SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON TERRACE, TR18 4SS.
213
51
£ 34,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TR18 4SS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 4SS. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 427,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 4SS is above average at 104 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 CofE Primary School, Penzance
Alverton Primary School
Humphry Davy School
Pensans Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Nancealverne School
Newlyn School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cornish Hen0.2 km
- Harvey Brothers0.3 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.2 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.6 km
- Freeez0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.5 km
- Chapel House PZ0.5 km
- Queens Hotel0.5 km
- Union Hotel0.4 km
- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.4 km
- Alexandra Inn0.5 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.7 km
- Lugger Inn0.5 km
- Seven Stars0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.3 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.2 km
- Blacks0.4 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.6 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments0.5 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Fraser's Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Full House0.3 km
- Sea Palace0.7 km
- Ali Baba0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.7 km
- St Erth9.1 km
- Lelant Saltings9.9 km
Bus Stops
- First and Last0.1 km
- St Claire's0.2 km
- Penalverne Place0.2 km
- Penalverne Place0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR184SS · Data under Open Government Licence