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.
TOLVER PLACE, TR18 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLVER PLACE, TR18 2AB.
210
50
£ 34,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Humphry Davy School
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Alverton Primary School
Heamoor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: TR182AB · Data under Open Government Licence