TR18 4RU is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Alverton in Penzance. Administratively it sits within Penzance Promenade ward and the St Ives constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TR18 4RU 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. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TR18 4RU are sourced from Output Area E00095957 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR18 4RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR18 4RU.
274
48
£ 35,900 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 4RU 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in TR18 4RU — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 4RU. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TR18 4RU has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Alverton Primary School
Newlyn School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Pensans Community Primary School
Nancealverne School
Heamoor Community Primary School
Humphry Davy School
Mounts Bay Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Harvey Brothers0.9 km
- Pauls Bread0.8 km
- Newlyn Cheese And Charcuterie0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Swordfish1.0 km
- Tolcarne Inn0.9 km
- Alexandra Inn0.8 km
- The Pirate Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Duke Street Cafe1.0 km
- Lovetts0.9 km
- Polgoon Vineyard And Orchard Shop And Cafe0.7 km
- Aunty Mays Pasty Co0.8 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Warrens0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Youth Hostels Association0.6 km
- YMCA Youth - Residential CTR0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance1.8 km
- St Erth10.2 km
- Lelant Saltings10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rope Walk0.1 km
- Rope Walk0.1 km
- The Steps0.2 km
- Lansdowne Road0.2 km
- Lansdowne Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR184RU · Data under Open Government Licence