TR18 2EY is an up-and-coming urban area on Cross Street, 0.5km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £201k.
Census 2021 statistics for TR18 2EY are sourced from Output Area E00095979 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS STREET, TR18 2EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, TR18 2EY.
299
47
£ 34,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2EY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TR18 2EY's 62% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £201k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2EY. The average age is 46.7. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 142,500
5 sales · Mean £ 159,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2EY is above average at 116 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 Hen0.4 km
- Harvey Brothers0.5 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.5 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.2 km
- Freeez0.1 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.5 km
- Chapel House PZ0.5 km
- Queens Hotel0.9 km
- Union Hotel0.4 km
- Easy PZ Backpackers0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.5 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.7 km
- Lugger Inn0.8 km
- Seven Stars0.5 km
- The Dock Inn0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.5 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.5 km
- Blacks0.5 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.6 km
- Colyers Cafe0.4 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Fraser's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Full House0.5 km
- Sea Palace0.7 km
- Ali Baba0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.1 km
- St Erth8.5 km
- Lelant Saltings9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Adelaide Street0.1 km
- East Terrace0.1 km
- Penzance Rail Station0.1 km
- Penzance Rail Station0.1 km
- East Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182EY · Data under Open Government Licence