Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TOLVER ROAD, TR18 2AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLVER ROAD, TR18 2AG.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR18 2AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 44, TR18 2AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.

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

TR18 2AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tolver Road, 0.4km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TR18 2AG offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, up 11.8% 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 2AG are sourced from Output Area E00095970 (shared with 11 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 2AG. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 267,500

2 sales · Mean £ 267,500

Terraced

£ 240,000

13 sales · Mean £ 250,034

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

Crime around TR18 2AG 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.

Violence and sexual offences241
Anti-social behaviour193
Shoplifting81
Criminal damage and arson70
Public order59

school Local Schools

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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.4 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.6 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils0.8 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils0.9 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Heamoor Community Primary School

Good183 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.6 km
  • Chapel House PZ0.7 km
  • Queens Hotel0.8 km
  • Union Hotel0.5 km
  • YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Admiral Benbow0.6 km
  • Alexandra Inn0.9 km
  • Dolphin Tavern0.8 km
  • Lugger Inn0.8 km
  • Seven Stars0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • 45 Queen Street0.5 km
  • Alverne Restaurant0.3 km
  • Blacks0.6 km
  • Bosuns Locker Eating House0.7 km
  • Chyance Retirement Apartments0.9 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Fraser's Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Full House0.5 km
  • Sea Palace0.8 km
  • Ali Baba0.4 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance0.5 km
  • St Erth8.8 km
  • Lelant Saltings9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tolver Road0.0 km
  • Tolver Road0.0 km
  • St Clare Street0.1 km
  • West Cornwall Hospital0.2 km
  • West Cornwall Hospital0.2 km