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.
TOLVER ROAD, TR18 2AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLVER ROAD, TR18 2AG.
237
44
£ 34,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Humphry Davy School
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Pensans Community Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Nancealverne School
Alverton Primary School
Heamoor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: TR182AG · Data under Open Government Licence