Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL17 postcode area.

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Population

10,240

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
4/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

PL17 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.

home £244,187 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL17 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 416 active and 99 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PL17 (24%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (19%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL17 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PL17 are around £244k, down 12.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL17 is moderate at 101 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences477
Anti-social behaviour133
Criminal damage and arson108
Other theft93
Public order70

school Local Schools

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Stoke Climsland School

Good202 pupils
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Harrowbarrow School

Requires Improvement109 pupils
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Callington Primary School

Good389 pupils
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Callington Community College

Good851 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Polhilsa Farm B & B
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Swingletree
  • Callington Bowling Club
  • Callington Social Club
  • Carpenters Arms
  • Manor House Inn
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Louis Tea Rooms
  • Red Panda
  • Sams
  • The Barn Dupath Farm
  • The Blue Chip Fish And Chips
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco PLC
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Castle Chicken House
  • La Parrilla
  • Ming Kitchen
  • Pizza House
  • Proper Jobs
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Apple Natural
  • Bawden's The Old Bakery
  • Ginsters Shop
  • Happy Wallow Farm Shop
  • Helluva Pasties
  • + 6 more