Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

VICARAGE ROAD, PL11 2BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

306

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL11 2BY 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL11 2BY — age 47, 84% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £130k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL11 2BY is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Road, 0.3km from Torpoint in Torpoint. Administratively it sits within Torpoint ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL11 2BY are sourced from Output Area E00094899 (shared with 8 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 2BY. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

PL11 2BY has low crime rates — 49 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 offences104
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order13
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Torpoint Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils0.5 km
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Carbeile Junior School

Good355 pupils0.5 km
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Torpoint Community College

Good712 pupils0.5 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 Bakery0.3 km
  • RG Seafoods0.3 km
  • The In Butchers0.3 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carbeile Inn0.7 km
  • Wheelers Food Bar0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • Torpoint Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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