Postcode TR18 2LQ is located in an urban city, within the Penzance East ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Penzance Quay area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 215.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penzance Quay is £36,293 per year. The nearest station is Penzance, about 0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Morrab Gardens.
Penzance Quay has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,874 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Penzance Quay has a very high crime rate, with approximately 215.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Penzance Quay is £36,293 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR18 2LQ.
Penzance Quay near TR18 2LQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Penzance located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Penzance | N/A | Walking directions to Penzance |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrab Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Morrab Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Princess May recreation ground | Small | Walking directions to Princess May recreation ground |
| 0.4 mi | St Anthony's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Anthony's Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Penzance East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £280 |
| Detached | 1 | £260,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 41 | £227,500 | £267 |
| Flats | 19 | £150,000 | £243 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253,500 | £135,000 | £173,000 | £148,500 |
| 2017 | £277,500 | £139,950 | £190,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | £178,000 | £145,000 | £197,500 | £171,000 |
| 2019 | £239,000 | £140,000 | £182,000 | £177,750 |
| 2020 | £202,000 | £114,750 | £260,000 | £165,800 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £135,000 | £285,000 | £216,250 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £132,500 | £230,000 | £229,975 |
| 2023 | £360,000 | £124,000 | £300,000 | £229,975 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £147,500 | £306,500 | £225,000 |
| 2025 | £278,500 | £118,750 | £247,500 | £227,500 |
| 2026 | — | £210,000 | £375,000 | £223,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253 | £205 | £189 | £193 |
| 2017 | £226 | £217 | £205 | £196 |
| 2018 | £193 | £241 | £190 | £200 |
| 2019 | £202 | £236 | £223 | £206 |
| 2020 | £253 | £210 | £232 | £212 |
| 2021 | £210 | £252 | £289 | £252 |
| 2022 | £297 | £268 | £313 | £282 |
| 2023 | £360 | £252 | £313 | £303 |
| 2024 | £613 | £294 | £328 | £283 |
| 2025 | £275 | £210 | £276 | £270 |
| 2026 | — | £258 | £268 | £206 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR18 2LQ.
In the TR18 2LQ postcode area, located within Penzance Quay, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR18 2LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Wharf Road, Cornwall, TR18 2GB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Market Jew Street, Cornwall, TR18 2LE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Market Jew Street, Cornwall, TR18 2LD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Queens Square, Cornwall, TR18 2JJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TR18 2LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tim Dwelly
Penzance East - Elected 1 May 2025
Andrew George
St Ives - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TR18 2LQ records about 216 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around TR18 2LQ in Penzance Quay is £222,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to TR18 2LQ, including St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance (Good), Humphry Davy School (Good) and Penwith Alternative Provision Academy (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TR18 2LQ is Penzance, about 45 m away.
TR18 2LQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,874 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Ives covering TR18 2LQ is Andrew George (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Dwelly (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.