Postcode TR18 3NS is located in an urban city, within the Penzance East ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Penzance North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penzance North is £39,788 per year. The nearest station is Penzance, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Princess May recreation ground.
Penzance North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Penzance North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Penzance North is £39,788 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR18 3NS.
Penzance North near TR18 3NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Penzance located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Penzance | N/A | Walking directions to Penzance |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Princess May recreation ground | Small | Walking directions to Princess May recreation ground |
| 0.5 mi | Heamoor Old School Field | Small | Walking directions to Heamoor Old School Field |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £268 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 | 11 | £275,000 | £268 |
| Detached | 1 | £260,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 51 | £238,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 18 | £145,000 | £250 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253,500 | £169,000 | £170,000 | £147,000 |
| 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 | £120,000 | £247,500 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | — | £165,000 | £312,500 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253 | £217 | £190 | £192 |
| 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 | £215 | £276 | £270 |
| 2026 | — | £258 | £263 | £277 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR18 3NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 52, Polmeere Road, Penzance, TR18 3PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 13, Lower Peverell Road, Penzance, TR18 3PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 5, Lower Peverell Road, Penzance, TR18 3PU | Terraced | Freehold | £232,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 74, Polmeere Road, Penzance, TR18 3PQ | Terraced | Freehold | £55,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 10, Higher Peverell Road, Penzance, TR18 2ED | Terraced | Freehold | £266,000 |
In the TR18 3NS postcode area, located within Penzance North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR18 3NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Rock Terrace, Cornwall, TR18 3JJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TR18 3NS, 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 3NS records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3NS in Penzance North is £232,500 (about £268 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to TR18 3NS, including Penwith Alternative Provision Academy (Special Measures), Humphry Davy School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TR18 3NS is Penzance, about 874 m away.
TR18 3NS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,146 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 3NS is Andrew George (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Dwelly (Independent).