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.
Area Analysis Cornwall, South West
PL18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL18 postcode area.
groups
Population5,183
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Avg Age50
payments
Avg Income£ 38,900 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
6/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
4/10paymentsAffluence
5/10directions_transitTransit
5/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
10/10psychology
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
mapGeographic Location
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
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rising Sun Inn
- The Boot Inn
- The Queens Head
- The Rifle Volunteer
- The Tamar Inn
- + 1 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Kalamity Kitchen
- Tamar Valley Garden Nursery
- Delaware Primary Academy
- Williams Community Cafe
- Lishe Cafe
- + 1 more
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Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Bear Necessities
- Gunnislake Stores
- Over The Top Pasty Shop
- Co-op
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dave's Chip Stop
- Feast - From The Heart Of The Old Chapel
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Area Profile: PL18 · Data under Open Government Licence