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.
PL17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL17 postcode area.
10,240
49
£ 39,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Stoke Climsland School
Harrowbarrow School
Callington Primary School
Callington Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Polhilsa Farm B & B
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Swingletree
- Callington Bowling Club
- Callington Social Club
- Carpenters Arms
- Manor House Inn
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Louis Tea Rooms
- Red Panda
- Sams
- The Barn Dupath Farm
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Castle Chicken House
- La Parrilla
- Ming Kitchen
- Pizza House
- Proper Jobs
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Apple Natural
- Bawden's The Old Bakery
- Ginsters Shop
- Happy Wallow Farm Shop
- Helluva Pasties
- + 6 more
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Area Profile: PL17 · Data under Open Government Licence