TR18 2EW is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 2EW is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2EW are sourced from Output Area E00095983 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR18 2EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR18 2EW.
218
43
£ 34,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TR18 2EW has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2EW. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2EW is above average at 115 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
Alverton Primary School
Nancealverne School
Gulval School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cornish Hen0.3 km
- Harvey Brothers0.4 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.4 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.1 km
- Freeez0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.4 km
- Chapel House PZ0.4 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Union Hotel0.3 km
- Easy PZ Backpackers0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.4 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.6 km
- Lugger Inn0.7 km
- Seven Stars0.4 km
- The Dock Inn0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.4 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.4 km
- Blacks0.4 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.5 km
- Colyers Cafe0.3 km
- + 61 more
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 Baba0.1 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.2 km
- St Erth8.6 km
- Lelant Saltings9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Adelaide Street0.0 km
- Market Jew Street0.1 km
- Market Jew Street0.2 km
- Penzance Rail Station0.2 km
- Albert Pier Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182EW · Data under Open Government Licence