TR18 5HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Tolcarne in Newlyn. Administratively it sits within Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan ward and the St Ives constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5HL are sourced from Output Area E00096016 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TR18 5HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TR18 5HL.
205
48
£ 37,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TR18 5HL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TR18 5HL spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TR18 5HL. The average age is 47.9. 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 5HL has low crime rates — 27 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
Newlyn School
Alverton Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Harvey Brothers0.1 km
- Newlyn Convenience Store0.8 km
- Newlyn Harbour Farmers Market0.6 km
- Trelawney Fish0.1 km
- Newlyn Cheese And Charcuterie0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Fishermans Arms Newlyn0.6 km
- The Swordfish0.0 km
- Tolcarne Inn0.1 km
- Alexandra Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Duke Street Cafe0.1 km
- Lovetts0.1 km
- The Smugglers Restaurant0.4 km
- Aunty Mays Pasty Co0.2 km
- Chyance Retirement Apartments1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- China Garden0.1 km
- Warrens0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penzance2.1 km
- St Erth10.4 km
- Lelant Saltings11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Newlyn Bridge0.0 km
- Newlyn Bridge0.1 km
- Newlyn Bridge0.1 km
- Newlyn Bridge0.1 km
- Newlyn Art Gallery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TR185HL · Data under Open Government Licence