Alexandra Road is in Penzance and in Cornwall district. TR18 4FA is located in the Penzance Promenade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Ives. This postcode has been in use since 2008-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexandra Road, Penzance, TR18 4FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR18 4LX, TR18 4LU, TR18 4NG, TR18 4NE, TR18 4NQ, TR18 4HS, TR18 4LY, TR18 4HR, TR18 4HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TR18 4FA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 52.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.3% | 38.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 30% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 18.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 9.3% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.5% | 34.7% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 22.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.9% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 30.2% | -3.8% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.6% | 93.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.1% | 91.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 91.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Penzance East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Penzance East and the 629th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Morlanow Alexandra Road, Penzance, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-15 | £249,731 |
| 19 Ancarva Alexandra Road, Penzance, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-28 | £238,952 |
| 1 Morlanow Alexandra Road, Penzance, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-03-15 | £249,443 |
| 16 Ancarva Alexandra Road, Penzance, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2022-03-31 | £220,136 |
| 12 Morlanow Alexandra Road, Penzance, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-01-19 | £226,589 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TR18 4FA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Redinnick Place , TR18 4HP | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverton Primary School Toltuff Crescent , Alverton TR18 4QD | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlyn School Carne Road , Newlyn TR18 5QA | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensans Community Primary School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Peverell Road , TR18 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,564 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 | 1,332 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay Academy Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancealverne School Madron Road , TR20 8TP | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Penbrea Road , TR18 3NX | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Moon | West Cornwall Angling, 2 Alexandra Road | 158 yd | |
| Chyance Retirement Apartments | Chynance, Alexandra Road | 158 yd | |
| Ginos Spaghetti House | Ginos, Promenade | 359 yd | |
| The Orangery Cafe | The Orangery, Penlee House Gallery And Museum | 420 yd | |
| The Pirates Rest | Captains Fish Bar, 62 Daniel Place | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Inn | Alexandra Road, Penzance | 158 yd | |
| Lugger Inn | The Lugger Inn, Promenade | 432 yd | |
| The Navy Inn | Navy Inn, Queen Street | 534 yd | |
| Seven Stars | 3 Parade Street, Penzance | 651 yd | |
| The Turks Head | 49 Chapel Street, Penzance | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frasers Fish And Chips Shop (Cornish Fish And Chips Ltd) | Frasers Fish And Chips, The Coffee Pot | 290 yd | |
| Chucky's Shake Shack | 4 Stewarts Buildings, Morrab Road | 632 yd | |
| Full House | Full House Chinese Takeaway, 2 Parade Street | 651 yd | |
| Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken | Alverton Kebab And Fried Chicken, 8 Alverton Street | 664 yd | |
| Buzz's Fish And Chip Shop | 9 Lansdowne Place, Penzance | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Penzance - New Road PFS | Co-Op, Promenade | 165 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penzance And Newlyn Rugby Football Club ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 67 yd |
| Mennaye Field GWEL AN MOR ROAD | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Alexandra Road Recreational Area ALEXANDRA ROAD | tennis courts | 125 yd |
| Penlee Park PENZANCE AFC PENZANCE AFC ALEXANDRA PLACE | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Alverton Primary School TOLTUFF CRESCENT | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Penzance Tennis Club PENLEE PARK | tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Ymca (Cornwall Penzance) THE ORCHARD THE ORCHARD ALVERTON ROAD | 606 yd | |
| Newlyn School CARNE ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Oxygen Health Club MARKET JEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Penzance) BATTERY ROAD | swimming pool | 871 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.