TR18 2DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Albert Buildings, 0.4km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 2DB are sourced from Output Area E00095984 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT BUILDINGS, TR18 2DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT BUILDINGS, TR18 2DB.
272
44
£ 34,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2DB 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TR18 2DB's 56% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £260k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2DB. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2DB is above average at 117 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
Alverton Primary School
Gulval School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cornish Hen0.3 km
- Harvey Brothers0.4 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.4 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.3 km
- Freeez0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.5 km
- Chapel House PZ0.6 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Union Hotel0.4 km
- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.5 km
- Alexandra Inn1.0 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.7 km
- Lugger Inn0.8 km
- Seven Stars0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.4 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.3 km
- Blacks0.5 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.6 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments1.0 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Fraser's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Full House0.4 km
- Sea Palace0.7 km
- Ali Baba0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.3 km
- St Erth8.6 km
- Lelant Saltings9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tolver Road0.2 km
- Adelaide Street0.2 km
- Tolver Road0.2 km
- Market Jew Street0.2 km
- Market Jew Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182DB · Data under Open Government Licence