Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ROCK ROAD, TR18 4PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCK ROAD, TR18 4PJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

248

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TR18 4PJ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £550k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

TR18 4PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rock Road, 0.3km from Tolcarne in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance Promenade ward and the St Ives constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TR18, TR18 4PJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for TR18 4PJ are sourced from Output Area E00096001 (shared with 13 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 4PJ. The average age is 59.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 448,000

3 sales · Mean £ 466,000

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

TR18 4PJ has low crime rates — 27 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Newlyn School

Good130 pupils0.1 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Good137 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Harvey Brothers0.2 km
  • Newlyn Harbour Farmers Market0.9 km
  • Trelawney Fish0.4 km
  • Newlyn Cheese And Charcuterie0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Fishermans Arms Newlyn0.8 km
  • The Swordfish0.3 km
  • Tolcarne Inn0.2 km
  • Alexandra Inn0.7 km
  • The Pirate Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Duke Street Cafe0.3 km
  • Lovetts0.2 km
  • The Smugglers Restaurant0.7 km
  • Aunty Mays Pasty Co0.2 km
  • Chyance Retirement Apartments0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • China Garden0.4 km
  • Warrens0.2 km
  • Fraser's Fish And Chips1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penzance1.9 km
  • St Erth10.2 km
  • Lelant Saltings11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Newlyn Art Gallery0.1 km
  • Bottom of Lidden Road0.2 km
  • Bottom of Lidden Road0.2 km
  • Newlyn Bridge0.2 km
  • Lidden Road0.2 km