Foster Place Penzance, Cornwall
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (TR18), about 30 m long. USRN 29902844.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2002 the median was £80,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Morrab Gardens, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Morrab Surgery, about 370 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 466 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2002 | 1 TR18 2ND | Terraced | £80,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (39% of about 1,090 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, PENZANCE (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 25, NEW STREET, grade II
- 27, NEW STREET, grade II
- 28 AND 29, NEW STREET, grade II
- 4, ABBEY STREET, grade II
- ABBEY BASIN QUAYS AND SLIPWAY, grade II
- FOSTER HALL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Roadrunner Jennings Street Penzance TR18 2LU: up to 35 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Mor Workspace Treloggan Lane Newquay Cornwall TR7 2FP: up to 10 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Wharfside Shopping Centre, Shop Unit 6 Market Jew Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 2GB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Taylors Garage Site Coinagehall Street Penzance: up to 36 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- 10, 11 And 13 Causewayhead Penzance TR18 2SN: up to 6 homes, permissioned (330 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR18 2ND | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TR18 2NE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 5 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 9 m and 12 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR18 2ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TR18 2NE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penzance 685,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| St Erth 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Lelant Saltings 650 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Jew Street Penzance | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Penzance | 390 m |
| Ferry terminal | Penzance Ferry Terminal | 370 m |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Isles of Scilly Parking Co.Ltd | 300 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Land's End Airport LEQ | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 210 km (131 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrab Surgery | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Penzance Dental | 290 m |
| Hospital | West Cornwall Hospital | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Devon and Cornwall Police Enquiry Office | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Penzance Cashzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrab Gardens 1.5 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Penlee Memorial Park 2.8 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,680 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,810 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 53, Chapel Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 90 m south-west. 199 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 53, Chapel Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m south-west |
| West Penwith Rdc Offices Including Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south |
| Methodist Church including railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-west |
| The Union Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m west |
| Morrab Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 320 m south-west |
| Market cross | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Round called Lescudjack Castle | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Early Christian memorial stone beside Bleu Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lescudjack Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Gwavas Lake | Bay | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Long Rock | Beach | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Boscathnoe Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Price's Folly | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Marazion Marsh | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Humphry Davy School | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alverton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Pensans Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newlyn School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gulval School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heamoor Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mounts Bay Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Benbow TR18 4AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| The Turks Head TR18 4AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Scillonian III TR18 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Artist Residence - Cornish Barn TR18 4AW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 4 Good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Curry Corner TR18 4AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| Union Hotel TR18 4AE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 4 Good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Orto Restaurant TR18 4AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| The Big Dance Company TR18 4AW | Other catering premises | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Ministry Of Flavours TR18 4AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Men An Tol Brewhouse And Taproom TR18 2LZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Fig TR18 2NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Chapel House PZ TR18 4AQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2015 |
| Whits&Bay Cafe TR18 4AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Harvey Brothers TR18 4AJ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Harris' Restaurant TR18 2LZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 |
| Shoplifting | 96 |
| Public order | 43 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (183); On or near The Greenmarket (52); On or near Bread Street (47); On or near Shopping Area (32); On or near Queens Square (30).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 29% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Jennings Street · Custom House Lane · Abbey Slip · New Street · Market Jew Street · Chapel Street · St. Michaels Cottages · Wharf Road · Chancery Lane · Princes Street · New Street · Regent Buildings
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.