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TR18

PENZANCE

Cornwall, South West, England

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TR18 is the postcode district for PENZANCE, located in Cornwall, South West.

Avg price £307,565
1yr change ▲ 4.7%
Crime 33% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£307,565

▲ 4.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

54.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

32% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

294 Mbps

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.

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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

£301K £304K £308K £312K £315K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

67

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.

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294.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about TR18 PENZANCE

What is the average house price in TR18 PENZANCE?
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 PENZANCE 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 is the population of TR18 PENZANCE?
The population of TR18 (PENZANCE) is approximately 583,289 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in TR18 PENZANCE?
There are 9 schools in or near TR18. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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