Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TR18 2EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR18 2EW.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences214
Anti-social behaviour185
Shoplifting80
Criminal damage and arson61
Public order58

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 pupils0.7 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.0 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils1.2 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils1.2 km
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Gulval School

Good216 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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 Baba0.1 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