TR18 4FE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Penzance in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance Promenade ward and the St Ives constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for TR18 4FE are sourced from Output Area E00095994 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR18 4FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR18 4FE.
184
50
£ 34,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TR18 4FE's 55% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 4FE. The average age is 50.5. 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 rates near TR18 4FE are high at 162 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Alverton Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Humphry Davy School
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Pensans Community Primary School
Newlyn School
Nancealverne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cornish Hen0.2 km
- Harvey Brothers0.1 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.3 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.5 km
- Freeez0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.1 km
- Chapel House PZ0.1 km
- Queens Hotel0.3 km
- Union Hotel0.1 km
- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.1 km
- Alexandra Inn0.7 km
- Dolphin Tavern0.3 km
- Lugger Inn0.3 km
- Seven Stars0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.1 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.3 km
- Blacks0.1 km
- Bosuns Locker Eating House0.2 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments0.7 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Fraser's Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Full House0.2 km
- Sea Palace0.3 km
- Ali Baba0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance0.6 km
- St Erth8.9 km
- Lelant Saltings9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Jubilee Pool0.3 km
- Green Market0.3 km
- Jubilee Pool0.3 km
- Market Jew Street0.3 km
- Market Jew Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TR184FE · Data under Open Government Licence