TR18 4HU is in Penzance and Penwith district. TR18 4HU is located in the Penzance Promenade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Ives. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penzance, TR18 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR18 4HZ, TR18 4HY, TR18 4HT, TR18 4HX, TR18 4JA, TR18 4JF, TR18 4HR, TR18 4HS, TR18 4HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TR18 4HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 51.5% | 55.2% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 44.8% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 29.1% | 28% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 43.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 42.2% | 45.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 1.9% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 13.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 44.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 87.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 88.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TR18 4HU was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% lower than the Penzance East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
TR18 4HU has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Penzance East and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Villa Bay View Villas, Penzance, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-01-27 | £542,300 |
| Treleigh Bay View Villas, Penzance, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-02-28 | £483,616 |
| Norwood Bay View Villas, Penzance, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-03-31 | £431,825 |
| Dunbar Villa Bay View Villas, Penzance, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2012-03-09 | £465,700 |
| Treleigh Bay View Villas, Penzance, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2011-08-16 | £501,082 |
TR18 4HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TR18 4HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TR18 4HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverton Primary School Toltuff Crescent , Alverton TR18 4QD | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlyn School Carne Road , Newlyn TR18 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensans Community Primary School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Peverell Road , TR18 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,326 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 | 1,110 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay Academy Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,916 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 | 1,192 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Penbrea Road , TR18 3NX | 4out of 4 | 1,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orangery Cafe | The Orangery, Penlee House Gallery And Museum | 179 yd | |
| The Art Cafe | Kimberley House, 10 Morrab Road | 223 yd | |
| First Service Cafe | Penzance Lawn Tennis Club, Tennis Club | 234 yd | |
| Ginos Spaghetti House | Ginos, Promenade | 255 yd | |
| Thai Moon | West Cornwall Angling, 2 Alexandra Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Inn | Alexandra Road, Penzance | 284 yd | |
| Lugger Inn | The Lugger Inn, Promenade | 301 yd | |
| The Navy Inn | Navy Inn, Queen Street | 374 yd | |
| Seven Stars | 3 Parade Street, Penzance | 412 yd | |
| Tremenheere | The Tremenheere, 4 - 8 Market Place | 527 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 | 230 yd | |
| Chucky's Shake Shack | 4 Stewarts Buildings, Morrab Road | 393 yd | |
| Full House | Full House Chinese Takeaway, 2 Parade Street | 412 yd | |
| Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken | Alverton Kebab And Fried Chicken, 8 Alverton Street | 423 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 20 Causewayhead, Penzance | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Penzance - New Road PFS | Co-Op, Promenade | 401 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penlee Park PENZANCE AFC PENZANCE AFC ALEXANDRA PLACE | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| Penzance And Newlyn Rugby Football Club ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 241 yd |
| Penzance Tennis Club PENLEE PARK | tennis courts | 248 yd |
| Alexandra Road Recreational Area ALEXANDRA ROAD | tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Mennaye Field GWEL AN MOR ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Alverton Primary School TOLTUFF CRESCENT | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Ymca (Cornwall Penzance) THE ORCHARD THE ORCHARD ALVERTON ROAD | 607 yd | |
| Oxygen Health Club MARKET JEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Penzance) BATTERY ROAD | swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Gems Bolitho School (Closed) Polwithen Road | grass pitches | 818 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.