Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

VICARAGE ROAD, PL11 2BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, PL11 2BW.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL11 2BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL11 2BW's 65% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL11 2BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Road, 0.4km from Torpoint in Torpoint. Administratively it sits within Torpoint ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL11 2BW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PL11 2BW are sourced from Output Area E00094901 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL11 2BW. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL11 2BW has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences99
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order13
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Torpoint Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils0.6 km
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Carbeile Junior School

Good355 pupils0.6 km
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Torpoint Community College

Good712 pupils0.6 km
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Marlborough Primary Academy

Requires Improvement120 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Dashers Cornish Bakery0.4 km
  • RG Seafoods0.4 km
  • The In Butchers0.4 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carbeile Inn0.7 km
  • Wheelers Food Bar0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Courtyard Cafe0.4 km
  • Hearts Kitchen0.4 km
  • Pirates Galley0.4 km
  • Town Fryer0.4 km
  • Drecklys0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Torpoint Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • A Farm Pizza0.4 km
  • Asian Wok0.4 km
  • Spice Aroma0.6 km
  • Top Shop Chippy0.5 km
  • Torpoint Grill0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dockyard1.9 km
  • Devonport2.0 km
  • Keyham2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rowing Club0.3 km
  • Harvey Street0.3 km
  • Harvey Street0.3 km
  • Antony Road Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Antony Road Sainsburys0.4 km