TR18 2PY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windsor Place, 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 2PY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 2PY are sourced from Output Area E00095965 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDSOR PLACE, TR18 2PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR PLACE, TR18 2PY.
210
50
£ 34,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 2PY 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
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in TR18 2PY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 2PY. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 142,000
1 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 2PY is above average at 96 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 Treats0.6 km
- Freeez0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.7 km
- Chapel House PZ0.7 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Union Hotel0.5 km
- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.6 km
- Alexandra Inn0.8 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.9 km
- Lugger Inn0.8 km
- Seven Stars0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.5 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.3 km
- Blacks0.6 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.8 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments0.8 km
- + 62 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 Erth8.9 km
- Lelant Saltings9.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Clare Street0.0 km
- West Cornwall Hospital0.1 km
- West Cornwall Hospital0.1 km
- Tolver Road0.1 km
- Tolver Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR182PY · Data under Open Government Licence