TR18 2PT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 2PT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 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 2PT are sourced from Output Area E00095965 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR18 2PT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR18 2PT.
210
50
£ 34,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2PT 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
TR18 2PT has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 2PT. The average age is 50.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2PT is above average at 101 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
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Pensans Community Primary School
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Nancealverne School
Alverton Primary School
Heamoor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cornish Hen0.4 km
- Harvey Brothers0.5 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.4 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.5 km
- Freeez0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.6 km
- Chapel House PZ0.7 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Union Hotel0.5 km
- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.6 km
- Alexandra Inn0.9 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.9 km
- Lugger Inn0.8 km
- Seven Stars0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.5 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.3 km
- Blacks0.6 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.8 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments0.9 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Fraser's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Full House0.5 km
- Sea Palace0.9 km
- Ali Baba0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.6 km
- St Erth8.8 km
- Lelant Saltings9.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Clare Street0.0 km
- Tolver Road0.1 km
- Tolver Road0.1 km
- West Cornwall Hospital0.1 km
- West Cornwall Hospital0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182PT · Data under Open Government Licence