Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PENARE GARDENS, TR18 2AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARE GARDENS, TR18 2AR.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences125
Anti-social behaviour60
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order25
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.1 km
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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.3 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.3 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils1.2 km
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Gulval School

Good216 pupils1.2 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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