TR18 2AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penare Gardens, 0.6km from Chyandour in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £78k, 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 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00095973 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENARE GARDENS, TR18 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARE GARDENS, TR18 2AR.
314
46
£ 35,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2AR 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR18 2AR spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2AR. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 78,000
2 sales · Mean £ 78,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2AR is moderate at 56 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 Catholic School, Penzance
Humphry Davy School
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Gulval School
Alverton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cornish Hen0.7 km
- Harvey Brothers0.8 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.7 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.5 km
- Freeez0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.9 km
- Chapel House PZ0.9 km
- Union Hotel0.8 km
- Easy PZ Backpackers0.3 km
- Thyme0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.8 km
- Seven Stars0.8 km
- The Star Inn0.6 km
- The Turks Head0.8 km
- Tremenheere0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.8 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.7 km
- Blacks0.8 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.9 km
- Colyers Cafe0.8 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Full House0.8 km
- Ali Baba0.4 km
- Rami's0.5 km
- Seaview Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.5 km
- St Erth8.4 km
- Lelant Saltings9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barwis Terrace0.1 km
- Penare Terrace0.1 km
- Barwis Terrace0.1 km
- Castle Road0.1 km
- Castle Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182AR · Data under Open Government Licence