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TR18 3NS

Coombe Road

Penzance East

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Detailed insights for TR18 3NS

Overview

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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Penzance North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Penzance North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.4%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Penzance North is £39,788 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR18 3NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Penzance North near TR18 3NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Penzance located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TR18 3NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Penzance

N/A

Walking directions to Penzance

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TR18 3NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPrincess May recreation groundSmallWalking directions to Princess May recreation ground
0.5 miHeamoor Old School FieldSmallWalking directions to Heamoor Old School Field

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
7,222.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.24(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.64(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.65(+64%)
Vehicle crime
7.32(+152%)
Other theft
6.66(+18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
95.71%
Other White
8
2.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.92%
African
1
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.65%
No qualifications
52
21.58%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
46.22%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.01%
Owns outright
21
17.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.24%
Social rents from council
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Penzance East

Median price£222,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £280K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penzance East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£275,000£280
Detached1£260,000£265
Terraced41£227,500£267
Flats19£150,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penzance East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penzance East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penzance East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penzance East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penzance East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penzance East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR18 3NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR18 3NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202552, Polmeere Road, Penzance, TR18 3PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
08 Sept 20255, Lower Peverell Road, Penzance, TR18 3PUTerracedFreehold£232,500
24 Mar 202574, Polmeere Road, Penzance, TR18 3PQTerracedFreehold£55,000
04 Jul 20254, Pendennis Close, Penzance, TR18 2BBTerracedFreehold£191,000
28 Mar 202588, Pendennis Road, Penzance, TR18 2BETerracedFreehold£208,000

Schools

In the TR18 3NS postcode area, located within Penzance North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TR18 3NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePenwith Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Special Measures

0.2 miSecondaryHumphry Davy SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic School, PenzanceAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR18 3NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TR18 3NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCostcutterRock Terrace, Cornwall, TR18 3JJWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TR18 3NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tim Dwelly

Penzance East - Elected 1 May 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Andrew George

St Ives - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencySt IvesE14001511
WardPenzance EastE05013320
ParishPenzanceE04011505
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Penzance NorthE02003948
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 067EE01018997
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TR18 3NS

Is TR18 3NS (Penzance North) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near TR18 3NS?

The median sale price around TR18 3NS in Penzance North is £222,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TR18 3NS?

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.

What is the nearest station to TR18 3NS?

The closest station to TR18 3NS is Penzance, about 860 m away.

How deprived is the area around TR18 3NS?

TR18 3NS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 884 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TR18 3NS (Penzance North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

Data Sources

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.