Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

WADHAM DRIVE, PL14 3BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADHAM DRIVE, PL14 3BB.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL14 3BB — age 52, 71% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

PL14 3BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wadham Drive, 0.2km from Tremeddan in Liskeard. Administratively it sits within Liskeard Central ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL14 3BB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 PL14 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00094756 (shared with 9 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 PL14 3BB. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 245,500

2 sales · Mean £ 245,500

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

Crime around PL14 3BB is moderate at 89 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.

Violence and sexual offences177
Anti-social behaviour63
Criminal damage and arson40
Shoplifting34
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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St Martin's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement242 pupils0.3 km
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Liskeard School and Community College

Good1151 pupils0.7 km
A

Caradon Alternative Provision Academy

Good11 pupils0.7 km
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Liskeard Hillfort Primary School

Requires Improvement394 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Addington Stores0.6 km
  • K T Investments Addington Service Station0.8 km
  • LOLZ0.4 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.4 km
  • Oughs Butchers0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Eliot House Hotel0.3 km
  • Elnor Guest House0.5 km
  • The Nebula Guesthouse0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Liskeard Constitutional Club0.4 km
  • Liskeard Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
  • Liskeard Tavern And Premier Inn0.8 km
  • The King Doniert0.4 km
  • The Social Bar0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bean0.4 km
  • Cafe Fleur0.3 km
  • Costa Limited0.6 km
  • Daddios0.4 km
  • Everest Tandoori0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Gurkha Tandoori0.3 km
  • Hot Wok0.3 km
  • Ians Plaice0.5 km
  • Liskeard Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Liskeard0.9 km
  • Coombe1.8 km
  • St Keyne3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lake Lane0.1 km
  • Lake Lane0.1 km
  • St Martins Church0.1 km
  • Briarwood0.2 km
  • Briarwood0.2 km