Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ALBERT TERRACE, TR18 2DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT TERRACE, TR18 2DD.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, TR18 2DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

TR18 2DD is an up-and-coming urban area on Albert Terrace, 0.4km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 2DD is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 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 2DD are sourced from Output Area E00095983 (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 2DD. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

Crime around TR18 2DD is above average at 119 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 offences237
Anti-social behaviour188
Shoplifting81
Criminal damage and arson71
Public order60

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.5 km
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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.6 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils0.8 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils1.1 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils1.2 km
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Gulval School

Good216 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Cornish Hen0.3 km
  • Harvey Brothers0.4 km
  • Lavender's Delicatessen0.4 km
  • Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.2 km
  • Freeez0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.5 km
  • Chapel House PZ0.5 km
  • Queens Hotel0.8 km
  • Union Hotel0.4 km
  • Easy PZ Backpackers0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Admiral Benbow0.4 km
  • Alexandra Inn1.0 km
  • Dolphin Tavern0.6 km
  • Lugger Inn0.8 km
  • Seven Stars0.4 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • 45 Queen Street0.4 km
  • Alverne Restaurant0.3 km
  • Blacks0.5 km
  • Bosuns Locker Eating House0.5 km
  • Chyance Retirement Apartments1.0 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Fraser's Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Full House0.4 km
  • Sea Palace0.6 km
  • Ali Baba0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance0.3 km
  • St Erth8.6 km
  • Lelant Saltings9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Adelaide Street0.1 km
  • Market Jew Street0.2 km
  • Tolver Road0.2 km
  • Market Jew Street0.2 km
  • Tolver Road0.2 km