Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

HIGH STREET, TR18 2BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, TR18 2BQ.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR18 2BQ 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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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TR18 2BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £120k. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.

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

TR18 2BQ is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.1km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TR18 2BQ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.7% 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 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00095970 (shared with 11 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 2BQ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 110,000

7 sales · Mean £ 115,714

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TR18 2BQ is above average at 110 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 offences252
Anti-social behaviour200
Criminal damage and arson84
Shoplifting81
Public order60

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.7 km
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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.7 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.9 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils0.9 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils1.1 km
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Newlyn School

Good130 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Cornish Hen0.1 km
  • Harvey Brothers0.2 km
  • Lavender's Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.3 km
  • Freeez0.5 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.3 km
  • Chapel House PZ0.4 km
  • Queens Hotel0.6 km
  • Union Hotel0.2 km
  • YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Admiral Benbow0.3 km
  • Alexandra Inn0.7 km
  • Dolphin Tavern0.5 km
  • Lugger Inn0.5 km
  • Seven Stars0.2 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • 45 Queen Street0.2 km
  • Alverne Restaurant0.1 km
  • Blacks0.3 km
  • Bosuns Locker Eating House0.4 km
  • Chyance Retirement Apartments0.7 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • Fraser's Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Full House0.2 km
  • Sea Palace0.5 km
  • Ali Baba0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance0.5 km
  • St Erth8.9 km
  • Lelant Saltings9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Market0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Market Jew Street0.1 km
  • Market Jew Street0.2 km
  • Tolver Road0.3 km