TR18 2BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penare Road, 0.5km from Chyandour in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 2BG are sourced from Output Area E00095991 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENARE ROAD, TR18 2BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARE ROAD, TR18 2BG.
195
40
£ 35,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2BG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR18 2BG spans multiple life stages — average age 40, 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 2BG. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 198,000
5 sales · Mean £ 212,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2BG is moderate at 59 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 Brothers0.7 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.7 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.5 km
- Freeez0.2 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.8 km
- Chapel House PZ0.8 km
- Union Hotel0.7 km
- Easy PZ Backpackers0.2 km
- Thyme0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.8 km
- Dolphin Tavern1.0 km
- Seven Stars0.8 km
- The Dock Inn1.0 km
- The Star Inn0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.8 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.7 km
- Blacks0.8 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.9 km
- Colyers Cafe0.7 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Full House0.8 km
- Sea Palace1.0 km
- Ali Baba0.4 km
- Rami's0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.4 km
- St Erth8.4 km
- Lelant Saltings9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Penare Terrace0.0 km
- Castle Road0.1 km
- Castle Road0.1 km
- Barwis Terrace0.1 km
- Barwis Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182BG · Data under Open Government Licence