Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

THE CLOSE, TR18 3NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, TR18 3NT.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TR18 3NT 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in TR18 3NT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

TR18 3NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Close, 0.4km from Treneere in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance East ward and the St Ives constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 3NT 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 3NT are sourced from Output Area E00095972 (shared with 16 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 3NT. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
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

£ 159,000

2 sales · Mean £ 159,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TR18 3NT has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft10
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Humphry Davy School

Good857 pupils0.2 km
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Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate13 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Good174 pupils0.4 km
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Pensans Community Primary School

Good223 pupils0.5 km
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Nancealverne School

Good89 pupils0.7 km
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Mounts Bay Academy

Good997 pupils1.1 km
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Heamoor Community Primary School

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Cornish Hen0.9 km
  • Lavender's Delicatessen0.9 km
  • Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.9 km
  • Freeez0.7 km
  • Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Star Inn0.9 km
  • Tremenheere1.0 km
  • Lamp And Whistle0.8 km
  • PZ Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
  • RAOB Institute0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Alverne Restaurant0.9 km
  • Growing Links CIC0.9 km
  • Harris' Restaurant1.0 km
  • La Sirena0.9 km
  • May's Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Ali Baba0.8 km
  • Rami's0.8 km
  • Seaview Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Takeaway Penzance0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Easy PZ Backpackers0.7 km
  • Thyme0.8 km
  • Whiteways Guesthouse0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance0.9 km
  • St Erth8.6 km
  • Lelant Saltings9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Close0.1 km
  • The Close0.1 km
  • Treneere Stores0.2 km
  • Treneere Stores0.2 km
  • Humphry Davy School0.2 km