PL35 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 79 active and 9 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL35 (42%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (27%). A further 24% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. Overall, PL35 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in PL35 are around £244k, down 27.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL35 is moderate at 63 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 PL35 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Cornwall, South West
PL35 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL35 postcode area.
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Population1,425
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Avg Age50
payments
Avg Income£ 33,400 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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9/10family_restroomFamily
6/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
4/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
3/10psychology
Area Character
PL35 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 74% 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 27.5% year-on-year.
home £244,000 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%
Economic Activity
46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft10
Burglary6
school Local Schools
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Boscastle Community Primary School
Good68 pupils
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Compton CofE Primary School
Good438 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Reddivallen - B & B
- The Riverside
- The Wellington Hotel
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobweb Inn
- Napoleon Inn
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- National Trust Shop And Pilchard Cafe
- Sharon's Plaice@The Old Manor House
- The Good Stuff At Harbour Light
- The Rocket Store
- Toby Jug Cafe
- + 2 more
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Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Spar
- Boscastle Bakery
- Cornish Stores
- Boscastle Premier
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Area Profile: PL35 · Data under Open Government Licence