TR18 2HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penrose Terrace, 0.5km from Chyandour in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TR18 2HH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2HH are sourced from Output Area E00095976 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENROSE TERRACE, TR18 2HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENROSE TERRACE, TR18 2HH.
193
46
£ 35,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2HH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR18 2HH spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2HH. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2HH is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Humphry Davy School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Pensans Community Primary School
Gulval School
Nancealverne School
Alverton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cornish Hen0.6 km
- Harvey Brothers0.6 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.7 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.3 km
- Freeez0.1 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.7 km
- Chapel House PZ0.7 km
- Union Hotel0.6 km
- Easy PZ Backpackers0.1 km
- Thyme0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.6 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.8 km
- Lugger Inn1.0 km
- Seven Stars0.7 km
- The Dock Inn0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.7 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.6 km
- Blacks0.7 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.7 km
- Colyers Cafe0.6 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Full House0.7 km
- Sea Palace0.8 km
- Ali Baba0.2 km
- Rami's0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.1 km
- St Erth8.3 km
- Lelant Saltings9.0 km
Bus Stops
- East Terrace0.1 km
- East Terrace0.1 km
- Penzance Rail Station0.1 km
- Penzance Rail Station0.1 km
- Penzance Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182HH · Data under Open Government Licence