Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL22 postcode area.

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Population

3,793

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /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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9/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

PL22 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.

home £242,214 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL22 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 208 active and 27 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PL22 (30%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a countryside community of working families and retired residents (12%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL22 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PL22 are around £242k, up 6.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL22 is moderate at 99 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 47 — 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 PL22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed2.2%

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 offences159
Anti-social behaviour66
Criminal damage and arson46
Public order29
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care

Good79 pupils
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Lerryn CofE Primary School

Good29 pupils
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St Winnow CofE School

Good96 pupils
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Mayflower Academy

Outstanding445 pupils
P

Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils
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Lostwithiel School

Good149 pupils
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils
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Drake Primary Academy

Good187 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Benthams
  • Restormel Lodge Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Earl Of Chatham
  • Globe Inn
  • Kings Arms
  • Royal Oak Inn
  • Ship Inn
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Annie's Comfort Food
  • Asquith's Restaurant
  • Bellamama Deli
  • Duchy Of Cornwall Nursery Cafe
  • Foodies Cafe Lostwithiel
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • A B Meats
  • Lerryn River Stores
  • Nelly's
  • The Little Ice Cream Shop
  • Devon And Cornwall Food Association (HQ)
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Country Fryer
  • Moonlight Tandoori