TR18 2PH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Treneere Road, 0.4km from Polwithen in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 2PH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k. 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 2PH are sourced from Output Area E00095963 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRENEERE ROAD, TR18 2PH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRENEERE ROAD, TR18 2PH.
260
45
£ 34,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2PH 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
With 51% social renting, TR18 2PH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2PH. The average age is 45.1. 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
£ 251,500
1 sales · Mean £ 251,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR18 2PH has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
Humphry Davy School
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Heamoor Community Primary School
Alverton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cornish Hen0.7 km
- Harvey Brothers0.8 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.6 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.8 km
- Freeez0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.9 km
- Chapel House PZ1.0 km
- Union Hotel0.8 km
- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.8 km
- Easy PZ Backpackers0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.9 km
- Alexandra Inn1.0 km
- Seven Stars0.8 km
- The Pirate Inn0.9 km
- The Star Inn0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.8 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.6 km
- Blacks0.9 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments1.0 km
- Colyers Cafe0.8 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Full House0.8 km
- Ali Baba0.8 km
- Rami's0.7 km
- Seaview Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.8 km
- St Erth8.9 km
- Lelant Saltings9.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Clare0.1 km
- St Clare0.1 km
- Penwith College0.1 km
- West Cornwall Hospital0.2 km
- West Cornwall Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182PH · Data under Open Government Licence