St Francis Street is in Penzance and in Penwith district. TR18 2DP is located in the Penzance East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Ives. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Francis Street, Penzance, TR18 2DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR18 2DR, TR18 2AL, TR18 2AN, TR18 2DT, TR18 2DW, TR18 2DJ, TR18 2HD, TR18 2AW, TR18 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TR18 2DP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TR18 2DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 46% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 19.5% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 19.9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 40.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 31.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 19.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 19.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 20.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 29.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 95% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Francis Street was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Penzance East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Francis Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Penzance East and the 760th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 St Francis Street, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-31 | £203,750 |
| 15 St Francis Street, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-04-28 | £195,370 |
| 17 St Francis Street, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-02-24 | £188,577 |
| 16 St Francis Street, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-08-23 | £233,475 |
| 15 St Francis Street, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £163,950 | 2019-03-29 | £217,857 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Peverell Road , TR18 2AT | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensans Community Primary School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Redinnick Place , TR18 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gulval School School Lane , Gulval TR18 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverton Primary School Toltuff Crescent , Alverton TR18 4QD | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphry Davy School Coombe Road , TR18 2TG | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay Academy Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Penbrea Road , TR18 3NX | 4out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancealverne School Madron Road , TR20 8TP | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Penzance | Lescudjack Terrace, Penzance | 288 yd | |
| New Delhi Indian Palace & Ricardos Pizza House | 1A Taroveor Road, Penzance | 303 yd | |
| Trelya Community Cafe | The Lescudjack Centre, Penmere Close | 313 yd | |
| Little India | Light Of Bengal, 52 Market Jew Street | 373 yd | |
| The Singing Rooster | 39 - 39A Causewayhead, Penzance | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | The Crown, 1 Victoria Square | 359 yd | |
| Lamp And Whistle | Leskinnick Place, Penzance | 360 yd | |
| The Fountain Tavern | Fountain Tavern, St Clare Street | 367 yd | |
| The Longboat Hotel | Market Jew Street, Penzance | 373 yd | |
| RAOB Institute | R A O B Institute, Belgravia Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview Fish Bar | Sea View Fish And Chip Shop, 33 Adelaide Street | 299 yd | |
| Modern Chinese Takeaway | Modern Chinese Take Away, 36 Causewayhead | 386 yd | |
| Rami's | Ramis, 39 Market Jew Street | 407 yd | |
| Ali Baaba | 71 Market Jew Street, Penzance | 415 yd | |
| Cornish Rail Coffee Company | Penzance Railway Station, Wharf Road | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School PEVERELL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 297 yd |
| Humphry Davy School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Ultimate Goals (Closed) Branwells Mill Branwells Mill Market Jew Street | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Truro And Penwith College (Penwith Campus) ST. CLARE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Oxygen Health Club MARKET JEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Penzance Cricket Club PENZANCE CRICKET CLUB PENZANCE CRICKET CLUB ST CLARE STREET | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Penzance Leisure Centre PENZANCE LEISURE CENTRE PENZANCE LEISURE CENTRE ST CLARE STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Pensans Primary School MADRON ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Penzance Astro Park PENZANCE ASTRO PARK PENZANCE ASTRO PARK ST CLARE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 833 yd |
| Penzance Tennis Club PENLEE PARK | tennis courts | 858 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.