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TR18 4PL

The Lidden

Penzance Promenade

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Detailed insights for TR18 4PL

Overview

Postcode TR18 4PL is located in an urban city, within the Penzance Promenade ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Penzance South & Newlyn area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penzance South & Newlyn is £40,636 per year. The nearest station is Penzance, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Penlee Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Penzance South & Newlyn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Penzance South & Newlyn has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Penzance South & Newlyn is £40,636 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR18 4PL.

Flood risk

No risk

Penzance South & Newlyn near TR18 4PL 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TR18 4PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPenlee ParkMediumWalking directions to Penlee Park
0.2 miLariggan GardensSmallWalking directions to Lariggan Gardens
0.1 miMann's FieldSmallWalking directions to Mann's Field

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
1,531.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.81(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.78(+86%)
Shoplifting
23.61(+257%)
Other theft
15.28(+171%)
Public order
11.11(+70%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
93.85%
Other White
5
2.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.23%
Chinese
2
0.82%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.82%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
39.91%
No qualifications
35
15.7%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.62%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
71.31%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.28%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Shared ownership
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Penzance Promenade

Median price£288,550
Price per sq ft£327
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £398K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £288,550 (about £327 per square foot) in Penzance Promenade area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £775,000.

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 Promenade over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£442,500£403
Terraced26£326,000£334
Semi-Detached15£292,100£315
Flats17£190,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penzance Promenade

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penzance Promenade.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£160,500£180,000£242,500
2017£365,000£185,000£270,000£207,500
2018£345,000£182,500£242,500£202,500
2019£367,000£180,000£250,000£274,850
2020£364,250£156,000£250,000£250,000
2021£441,500£227,500£260,000£302,500
2022£440,750£242,500£250,000£360,000
2023£490,000£235,000£313,750£330,000
2024£477,500£200,000£272,500£302,500
2025£457,500£193,750£288,550£320,000
2026£450,000£153,500£280,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penzance Promenade.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penzance Promenade.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292£219£184£221
2017£279£301£234£198
2018£255£279£230£216
2019£298£288£285£240
2020£316£300£264£250
2021£382£291£265£285
2022£415£302£326£333
2023£392£304£373£304
2024£445£299£334£319
2025£398£302£302£313
2026£421£252£307£326
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penzance Promenade.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR18 4PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR18 4PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026Flat 6, 4, Alexandra Terrace, Penzance, TR18 4NXFlatsLeasehold£153,500
28 Jan 2025Mead Villa, The Lidden, Penzance, TR18 4PNDetachedFreehold£815,000
26 Feb 202513, Laregan Hill, Penzance, TR18 4NYDetachedFreehold£460,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 2 West Wing, Lower Lariggan House, 25, Lariggan Crescent, Penzance, TR18 4NHFlatsLeasehold£299,000
07 Mar 20254, Lariggan Crescent, Penzance, TR18 4NHDetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the TR18 4PL postcode area, located within Penzance South & Newlyn, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TR18 4PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewlyn SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAlverton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary School, PenzanceVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR18 4PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TR18 4PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda ExpressThe Promenade, Penzance, TR18 4NPWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miLidlWestern Promenade Road, Cornwall, TR18 4HGWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food18 The Strand, Penzance, TR18 5HWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miAlverton StoresLansdowne Place, Cornwall, TR18 4QBWalking directions to Alverton Stores

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 4PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jim McKenna

Penzance Promenade - 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 PromenadeE05013321
ParishPenzanceE04011505
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Penzance South & NewlynE02003951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 070AE01019000
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TR18 4PL

Is TR18 4PL (Penzance South & Newlyn) safe?

The area around TR18 4PL records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4PL?

The median sale price around TR18 4PL in Penzance South & Newlyn is £288,550 (about £327 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TR18 4PL?

There are 3 schools close to TR18 4PL, including Newlyn School (Good), Alverton Primary School (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TR18 4PL?

TR18 4PL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TR18 4PL (Penzance South & Newlyn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Ives covering TR18 4PL is Andrew George (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jim McKenna (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.