TR18 4JW is a mixed residential area on Polwithen Road, 0.1km from Polwithen in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance Promenade ward and the St Ives constituency.
For families considering a move, TR18 4JW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £505k.
Census 2021 statistics for TR18 4JW are sourced from Output Area E00095969 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POLWITHEN ROAD, TR18 4JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLWITHEN ROAD, TR18 4JW.
485
44
£ 35,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 4JW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TR18 4JW combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£505k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £505k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 4JW. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 505,000
2 sales · Mean £ 505,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TR18 4JW is moderate at 58 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
Pensans Community Primary School
Alverton Primary School
Nancealverne School
Humphry Davy School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Heamoor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cornish Hen0.6 km
- Harvey Brothers0.7 km
- Lavender's Delicatessen0.5 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets And Treats0.9 km
- Freeez1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn0.9 km
- Chapel House PZ1.0 km
- Queens Hotel0.9 km
- Union Hotel0.8 km
- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Admiral Benbow0.9 km
- Alexandra Inn0.6 km
- Lugger Inn0.9 km
- Seven Stars0.7 km
- The Navy Inn0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- 45 Queen Street0.7 km
- Alverne Restaurant0.5 km
- Blacks0.8 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments0.6 km
- Colyers Cafe0.8 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Fraser's Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Full House0.7 km
- Ali Baba0.9 km
- Rami's0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance1.0 km
- St Erth9.3 km
- Lelant Saltings10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Top of Alexandra Road0.3 km
- St Claire's0.3 km
- Alexandra Road0.3 km
- Alexandra Road0.3 km
- Penalverne Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TR184JW · Data under Open Government Licence