TR18 — PENZANCE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TR18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TR18 is £307,565, which is 24% below the Cornwall average of £402,222.

Properties in TR18 cost 7.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TR18 have risen 4.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£490,549	133
Semi-detached	£317,480	126
Terraced	£279,201	436
Flat	£190,935	178
All types	£307,565	946

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TR18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 54.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TR18 has a crime rate well 32% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

12.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TR18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TR18 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Heamoor Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Humphry Davy School	Secondary	Good	mi
Mounts Bay Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TR18 are 294.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

294.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TR18 is collected by Truro Council. The Band D rate is £1,640/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TR18 — PENZANCE

Area Summary

TR18 (PENZANCE) offers property prices near the national average (£307,565), low crime (32% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (294 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TR18?

The average house price in TR18 (PENZANCE) is £307,565, based on 946 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.7% over the past year.

Is TR18 a safe area to live?

Crime in TR18 is significantly below the national average (54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TR18?

There are 9 schools in or near TR18. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TR18?

Council tax in TR18 is collected by Truro Council. The Band D rate is £1,640 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TR18?

The average broadband download speed in TR18 is 294 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TR18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TR18 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 583,289.