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TR21 0PW

Clarence Street

Penzance East

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Detailed insights for TR21 0PW

Overview

Postcode TR21 0PW 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 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Penlee Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Penzance Quay has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Penzance Quay has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Penzance Quay is £36,293 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TR21 0PW.

Flood risk

No risk

Penzance Quay near TR21 0PW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TR21 0PW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Penzance

N/A

Walking directions to Penzance

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TR21 0PW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPenlee ParkMediumWalking directions to Penlee Park
0.2 miMorrab GardensSmallWalking directions to Morrab Gardens
0.4 miPrincess May recreation groundSmallWalking directions to Princess May recreation ground

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
5,167.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.42(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.9(+315%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.71(+188%)
Public order
11.52(+76%)
Shoplifting
9.6(+45%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
89.38%
Other White
12
4.11%
Other
7
2.4%
Chinese
4
1.37%
Other Asian
2
0.68%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
24.71%
No qualifications
61
23.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.44%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
45%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
21.88%
Other social rented
23
14.37%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.38%
Other forms of private rent
8
5%
Total households: 160

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 TR21 0PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TR21 0PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2025Flat B, 14, Causewayhead, Penzance, TR18 2SNFlatsLeasehold£50,000
09 Apr 2025Flat C, 14, Causewayhead, Penzance, TR18 2SNFlatsLeasehold£50,000
09 Apr 2025Flat A, 14, Causewayhead, Penzance, TR18 2SNFlatsLeasehold£50,000
11 Jul 202515, North Parade, Penzance, TR18 4SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
07 Feb 20253, North Parade, Penzance, TR18 4SHTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the TR21 0PW postcode area, located within Penzance Quay, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TR21 0PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary School, PenzanceVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHumphry Davy SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic School, PenzanceAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TR21 0PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TR21 0PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodQueens Square, Cornwall, TR18 2JJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCo-op FoodMarket Jew Street, Cornwall, TR18 2LDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco ExpressMarket Jew Street, Cornwall, TR18 2LEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miIcelandWharf Road, Cornwall, TR18 2GBWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miLidlWestern Promenade Road, Cornwall, TR18 4HGWalking directions to Lidl

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 TR21 0PW, 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 QuayE02003949
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 068AE01018995
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TR21 0PW

Is TR21 0PW (Penzance Quay) safe?

The area around TR21 0PW records about 127 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 TR21 0PW?

The median sale price around TR21 0PW in Penzance Quay is £222,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TR21 0PW?

There are 9 schools close to TR21 0PW, including St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance (Good), 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 TR21 0PW?

The closest station to TR21 0PW is Penzance, about 596 m away.

How deprived is the area around TR21 0PW?

TR21 0PW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,447 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TR21 0PW (Penzance Quay) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Ives covering TR21 0PW 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.