Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

NEW STREET, TR18 2NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, TR18 2NE.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR18 2NE 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR18 2NE spans multiple life stages — average age 57, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £233k. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.

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

TR18 2NE is an up-and-coming urban area on New Street, 0.4km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance Promenade ward and the St Ives constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 2NE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TR18 2NE are sourced from Output Area E00096003 (shared with 14 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 2NE. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 203,500

8 sales · Mean £ 212,437

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 221,166

Terraced

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

Crime rates near TR18 2NE are high at 153 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 offences202
Anti-social behaviour184
Shoplifting80
Criminal damage and arson73
Public order55

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.9 km
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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.9 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils1.1 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils1.2 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils1.4 km
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Newlyn School

Good130 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Cornish Hen0.2 km
  • Harvey Brothers0.1 km
  • Lavender's Delicatessen0.3 km
  • Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.3 km
  • Freeez0.6 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.1 km
  • Chapel House PZ0.1 km
  • Queens Hotel0.5 km
  • Union Hotel0.1 km
  • YMCA Youth - Residential CTR1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Admiral Benbow0.1 km
  • Alexandra Inn0.8 km
  • Dolphin Tavern0.3 km
  • Lugger Inn0.4 km
  • Seven Stars0.2 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • 45 Queen Street0.1 km
  • Alverne Restaurant0.3 km
  • Blacks0.1 km
  • Bosuns Locker Eating House0.2 km
  • Chyance Retirement Apartments0.8 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Fraser's Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Full House0.2 km
  • Sea Palace0.3 km
  • Ali Baba0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance0.4 km
  • St Erth8.8 km
  • Lelant Saltings9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Jew Street0.2 km
  • Market Jew Street0.3 km
  • Green Market0.3 km
  • Jubilee Pool0.3 km
  • Jubilee Pool0.3 km