Trevale is in Tredarvah, Penzance and in Penwith district. TR18 4JT 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 Trevale, Tredarvah, Penzance, TR18 4JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR18 4ST, TR18 4LL, TR18 4JX, TR18 4TQ, TR18 4JU, TR18 4SX, TR18 4TG, TR18 4TF, TR18 4SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TR18 4JT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.9% | 48.3% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.7% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 32.8% | 38.4% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.4% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.8% | 44.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 43% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 96% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 91.5% | 89.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 89.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trevale was 148.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.0% higher than the Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trevale has the 8th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor and the 216th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Trevale, Penzance, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-04-26 | £315,801 |
| 8 Trevale, Penzance, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2015-12-11 | £339,447 |
| 1 Trevale, Penzance, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2013-11-12 | £428,074 |
| 4 Trevale, Penzance, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2012-02-14 | £341,246 |
| 2 Trevale, Penzance, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2010-04-30 | £293,919 |
TR18 4JT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TR18 4JT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverton Primary School Toltuff Crescent , Alverton TR18 4QD | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensans Community Primary School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Redinnick Place , TR18 4HP | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heamoor Community Primary School Bosvenna Way , Heamoor TR18 3JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlyn School Carne Road , Newlyn TR18 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,019 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay Academy Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,397 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 | 776 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Penbrea Road , TR18 3NX | 4out of 4 | 1,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chyance Retirement Apartments | Chynance, Alexandra Road | 494 yd | |
| Thai Moon | West Cornwall Angling, 2 Alexandra Road | 494 yd | |
| First Service Cafe | Penzance Lawn Tennis Club, Tennis Club | 571 yd | |
| The Orangery Cafe | The Orangery, Penlee House Gallery And Museum | 595 yd | |
| The Shore Restaurant | Natures Plate Ltd, 13 - 14 Alverton Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pirate Inn | Alverton Road, Penzance | 312 yd | |
| Alexandra Inn | Alexandra Road, Penzance | 494 yd | |
| The Fountain Tavern | Fountain Tavern, St Clare Street | 749 yd | |
| Seven Stars | 3 Parade Street, Penzance | 810 yd | |
| Tremenheere | The Tremenheere, 4 - 8 Market Place | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz's Fish And Chip Shop | 9 Lansdowne Place, Penzance | 428 yd | |
| Chucky's Shake Shack | 4 Stewarts Buildings, Morrab Road | 646 yd | |
| Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken | Alverton Kebab And Fried Chicken, 8 Alverton Street | 689 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 20 Causewayhead, Penzance | 745 yd | |
| Modern Chinese Takeaway | Modern Chinese Take Away, 36 Causewayhead | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Penzance - New Road PFS | Co-Op, Promenade | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Cornwall Penzance) THE ORCHARD THE ORCHARD ALVERTON ROAD | 105 yd | |
| Gems Bolitho School (Closed) Polwithen Road | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Alverton Primary School TOLTUFF CRESCENT | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Penlee Park PENZANCE AFC PENZANCE AFC ALEXANDRA PLACE | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Penzance Astro Park PENZANCE ASTRO PARK PENZANCE ASTRO PARK ST CLARE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 476 yd |
| Penzance Tennis Club PENLEE PARK | tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Penzance Leisure Centre PENZANCE LEISURE CENTRE PENZANCE LEISURE CENTRE ST CLARE STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Penzance And Newlyn Rugby Football Club ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 576 yd |
| Mennaye Field GWEL AN MOR ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Alexandra Road Recreational Area ALEXANDRA ROAD | tennis courts | 758 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 | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.