Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL18 postcode area.

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Population

5,183

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /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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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
workEmployment
3/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL18 — age 50, 75% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.

home £308,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL18 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 228 active and 28 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PL18 (21%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (18%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PL18 are around £308k, down 3.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL18 is moderate at 70 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 50 — 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 PL18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences173
Other theft44
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Calstock Community Primary School

Good84 pupils
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Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils
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Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Rising Sun Inn
  • The Boot Inn
  • The Queens Head
  • The Rifle Volunteer
  • The Tamar Inn
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Kalamity Kitchen
  • Tamar Valley Garden Nursery
  • Lishe Cafe
  • Tamar Valley Donkey Park
  • Williams Community Cafe
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Gunnislake Stores
  • Over The Top Pasty Shop
  • Bear Necessities
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dave's Chip Stop
  • Feast - From The Heart Of The Old Chapel