TR18 3JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penarwyn Crescent, 0.3km from Hea in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor ward and the St Ives constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 3JU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, up 46.5% year-on-year. 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 3JU are sourced from Output Area E00095854 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENARWYN CRESCENT, TR18 3JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARWYN CRESCENT, TR18 3JU.
234
41
£ 35,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 3JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TR18 3JU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 46.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 3JU. The average age is 41.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 220,833
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR18 3JU has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heamoor Community Primary School
Mounts Bay Academy
Nancealverne School
Pensans Community Primary School
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
Humphry Davy School
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Trengwainton Tearooms0.8 km
- Penzance Hockey Club0.8 km
- Penzance Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Polgoon Vineyard And Orchard Shop And Cafe0.6 km
- Senara1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Youth Hostels Association0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Food For Families Penzance Cic0.9 km
- Heamoor News0.5 km
- Warrens Bakery Limited0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sportsmans Arms0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Heamoor Chip Shop Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance1.8 km
- St Erth9.5 km
- Lelant Saltings10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Penarwyn Crescent0.1 km
- Penarwyn Crescent0.1 km
- Heamoor C P School0.1 km
- Polventon Close0.2 km
- Polventon Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR183JU · Data under Open Government Licence