Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PENARWYN CRESCENT, TR18 3JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARWYN CRESCENT, TR18 3JU.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR18 3JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order6
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Heamoor Community Primary School

Good183 pupils0.1 km
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Mounts Bay Academy

Good997 pupils0.3 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils0.4 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.6 km
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Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School

Requires Improvement41 pupils0.9 km
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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils1.1 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Youth Hostels Association0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Food For Families Penzance Cic0.9 km
  • Heamoor News0.5 km
  • Warrens Bakery Limited0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Sportsmans Arms0.4 km
fastfood

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