TR18 2BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pendennis Road, 0.3km from Chyandour in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 2BA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 27.0% 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 2BA are sourced from Output Area E00095987 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENDENNIS ROAD, TR18 2BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENDENNIS ROAD, TR18 2BA.
224
43
£ 35,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2BA 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
With 50% social renting, TR18 2BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 27.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2BA. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 240,000
12 sales · Mean £ 221,666
Detached
£ 303,500
2 sales · Mean £ 303,500
Semi-Detached
£ 172,000
2 sales · Mean £ 172,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR18 2BA has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Humphry Davy School
Gulval School
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Mounts Bay Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cornish Hen0.9 km
- Harvey Brothers1.0 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen1.0 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.7 km
- Freeez0.4 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Union Hotel1.0 km
- Easy PZ Backpackers0.4 km
- Thyme0.6 km
- Whiteways Guesthouse0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Star Inn0.9 km
- Tremenheere0.9 km
- Lamp And Whistle0.6 km
- PZ Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
- RAOB Institute0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Alverne Restaurant0.9 km
- Colyers Cafe1.0 km
- Exchange Cafe0.9 km
- Growing Links CIC0.9 km
- Harris' Restaurant0.9 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Ali Baba0.6 km
- Rami's0.6 km
- Seaview Fish Bar0.6 km
- Takeaway Penzance0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.6 km
- St Erth8.2 km
- Lelant Saltings8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pendennis Road0.0 km
- Pendennis Road0.0 km
- Lower Peveril Road0.1 km
- Lower Peveril Road0.1 km
- Castle Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182BA · Data under Open Government Licence