TR18 2BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pendennis Close, 0.3km from Treneere in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 2BB 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, 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 2BB are sourced from Output Area E00095987 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENDENNIS CLOSE, TR18 2BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENDENNIS CLOSE, TR18 2BB.
224
43
£ 35,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2BB 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 2BB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2BB. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 148,750
2 sales · Mean £ 148,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR18 2BB has low crime rates — 33 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
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Humphry Davy School
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
Gulval School
Mounts Bay Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cornish Hen1.0 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen1.0 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.8 km
- Freeez0.5 km
- Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Star Inn0.9 km
- Tremenheere1.0 km
- Lamp And Whistle0.7 km
- PZ Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
- RAOB Institute0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Alverne Restaurant1.0 km
- Growing Links CIC1.0 km
- Harris' Restaurant1.0 km
- La Sirena0.9 km
- May's Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Ali Baba0.7 km
- Rami's0.7 km
- Seaview Fish Bar0.6 km
- Takeaway Penzance0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Easy PZ Backpackers0.5 km
- Thyme0.7 km
- Whiteways Guesthouse0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.7 km
- St Erth8.3 km
- Lelant Saltings8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Peveril Road0.1 km
- Lower Peveril Road0.1 km
- Coombe Lane0.1 km
- Coombe Lane0.1 km
- Pendennis Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182BB · Data under Open Government Licence