Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TOLVER PLACE, TR18 2AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLVER PLACE, TR18 2AB.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TR18 2AB 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
workEmployment
1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in TR18 2AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TR18 2AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tolver Place, 0.5km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 2AB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00095965 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2AB. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 112,000

1 sales · Mean £ 112,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TR18 2AB is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences160
Anti-social behaviour103
Criminal damage and arson47
Shoplifting38
Public order32

school Local Schools

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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.4 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.5 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.6 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils0.9 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Heamoor Community Primary School

Good183 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Cornish Hen0.5 km
  • Harvey Brothers0.6 km
  • Lavender's Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.5 km
  • Freeez0.4 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.7 km
  • Chapel House PZ0.8 km
  • Queens Hotel1.0 km
  • Union Hotel0.6 km
  • YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Admiral Benbow0.7 km
  • Alexandra Inn1.0 km
  • Dolphin Tavern0.9 km
  • Lugger Inn0.9 km
  • Seven Stars0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • 45 Queen Street0.6 km
  • Alverne Restaurant0.4 km
  • Blacks0.7 km
  • Bosuns Locker Eating House0.8 km
  • Chyance Retirement Apartments1.0 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Fraser's Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Full House0.6 km
  • Sea Palace0.9 km
  • Ali Baba0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance0.5 km
  • St Erth8.7 km
  • Lelant Saltings9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tremenhere Road0.1 km
  • Tolver Road0.1 km
  • Tremenhere Road0.1 km
  • St Clare Street0.1 km
  • Tolver Road0.2 km