PL11 2BL is a safe, established residential area on St James Road, 0.3km from Torpoint in Torpoint. Administratively it sits within Torpoint ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL11, PL11 2BL offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, down 69.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL11 2BL are sourced from Output Area E00094890 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES ROAD, PL11 2BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, PL11 2BL.
372
47
£ 38,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL11 2BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL11 2BL combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£495k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 69.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL11 2BL. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 275,666
Detached
£ 760,000
1 sales · Mean £ 760,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL11 2BL has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School
Carbeile Junior School
Torpoint Community College
Marlborough Primary Academy
Mount Wise Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dashers Cornish Bakery0.3 km
- RG Seafoods0.3 km
- The In Butchers0.3 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Warrens Bakery0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Carbeile Inn0.8 km
- Wheelers Food Bar0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Courtyard Cafe0.3 km
- Hearts Kitchen0.3 km
- Pirates Galley0.3 km
- Town Fryer0.3 km
- Drecklys0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Torpoint Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- A Farm Pizza0.3 km
- Asian Wok0.3 km
- Spice Aroma0.6 km
- Top Shop Chippy0.5 km
- Torpoint Grill0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dockyard1.9 km
- Devonport1.9 km
- Keyham2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rowing Club0.2 km
- Harvey Street0.3 km
- Harvey Street0.3 km
- Torpoint Ferry0.3 km
- Torpoint Ferry0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL112BL · Data under Open Government Licence