North Parade is in Penzance and in Penwith district. TR18 4SH 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 North Parade, Penzance, TR18 4SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR18 2QW, TR18 2QG, TR18 4ET, TR18 2SG, TR18 2QN, TR18 4SW, TR18 2QT, TR18 4BP, TR18 4DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TR18 4SH is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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 | 51.2% | 44.9% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 55.1% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 | 36.1% | 40.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 24.1% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 17% | 24.1% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 15.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) 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 | 36.7% | 39% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 31% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 21.6% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 5.2% | -5.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 23.2% | 21.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 5.1% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 21% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 35.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0.5% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 93% | 95.8% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 95.8% | 5.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Parade was 214.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Penzance East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Parade has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Penzance East and the 106th highest crime rate of 1,817 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 North Parade, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-07 | £440,536 |
| 9 North Parade, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £727,000 | 2024-10-04 | £702,842 |
| 12 North Parade, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-03-15 | £642,902 |
| 10 North Parade, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2019-08-13 | £697,633 |
| 11A North Parade, Penzance, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2018-07-16 | £151,604 |
TR18 4SH 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 4SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverton Primary School Toltuff Crescent , Alverton TR18 4QD | - not rated | 890 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverton Primary School Toltuff Crescent , Alverton TR18 4QD | - not rated | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penzance Junior School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensans Community Primary School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | 2out of 4 | 970 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 | 830 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Sixth Form College St Clare Street , TR18 2SA | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay School Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay Academy Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwith College St Clare Street , TR18 2SA | - not rated | 893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carn Michael School St Paul's Old School , Taroveor Road TR18 2BQ | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolitho School Polwithen Road , TR18 4JR | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Short Stay School Penbrea Road , TR18 2AT | - not rated | 877 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Penbrea Road , TR18 3NX | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancealverne School Madron Road , TR20 8TP | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverne Restaurant | Alverne Restaurant, Alverne House | 59 yd | |
| New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant | 34 Alverton Street, Penzance | 75 yd | |
| The Vault | 17 - 18 Market Place, Penzance | 98 yd | |
| The Shore Restaurant | Natures Plate Ltd, 13 - 14 Alverton Street | 107 yd | |
| Smuggler's Den | Smugglers Cove, 10 Causewayhead | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars | 3 Parade Street, Penzance | 134 yd | |
| Tremenheere | The Tremenheere, 4 - 8 Market Place | 167 yd | |
| The Star Inn | 119 Market Jew Street, Penzance | 229 yd | |
| PZ Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, Bread Street | 236 yd | |
| RAOB Institute | R A O B Institute, Belgravia Street | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverton Kebab & Fried Chicken | Alverton Kebab And Fried Chicken, 8 Alverton Street | 30 yd | |
| Chucky's Shake Shack | 4 Stewarts Buildings, Morrab Road | 55 yd | |
| Full House | Full House Chinese Takeaway, 2 Parade Street | 134 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 20 Causewayhead, Penzance | 236 yd | |
| Modern Chinese Takeaway | Modern Chinese Take Away, 36 Causewayhead | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Penzance - New Road PFS | Co-Op, Promenade | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Health Club MARKET JEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Penzance Tennis Club PENLEE PARK | tennis courts | 244 yd |
| Penlee Park PENZANCE AFC PENZANCE AFC ALEXANDRA PLACE | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Ultimate Goals (Closed) Branwells Mill Branwells Mill Market Jew Street | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Penzance And Newlyn Rugby Football Club ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 632 yd |
| Penzance Leisure Centre PENZANCE LEISURE CENTRE PENZANCE LEISURE CENTRE ST CLARE STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Alexandra Road Recreational Area ALEXANDRA ROAD | tennis courts | 658 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Penzance) BATTERY ROAD | swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Mennaye Field GWEL AN MOR ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Ymca (Cornwall Penzance) THE ORCHARD THE ORCHARD ALVERTON ROAD | 761 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 5.9% |
| Median download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.