PL14 3BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wadham Close, 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 3BE 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 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00094756 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WADHAM CLOSE, PL14 3BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADHAM CLOSE, PL14 3BE.
291
52
£ 36,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL14 3BE — age 52, 71% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL14 3BE. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL14 3BE is moderate at 87 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
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Liskeard School and Community College
Caradon Alternative Provision Academy
Liskeard Hillfort Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Addington Stores0.6 km
- K T Investments Addington Service Station0.8 km
- LOLZ0.3 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.3 km
- Oughs Butchers0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Eliot House Hotel0.2 km
- Elnor Guest House0.4 km
- The Nebula Guesthouse0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Liskeard Constitutional Club0.3 km
- Liskeard Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
- Liskeard Tavern And Premier Inn0.8 km
- The King Doniert0.4 km
- The Social Bar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bean0.3 km
- Cafe Fleur0.4 km
- Costa Limited0.7 km
- Daddios0.4 km
- Everest Tandoori0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Gurkha Tandoori0.3 km
- Hot Wok0.3 km
- Ians Plaice0.5 km
- Liskeard Fish And Chips0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liskeard0.9 km
- Coombe1.8 km
- St Keyne3.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Martins Church0.1 km
- Lake Lane0.2 km
- Lake Lane0.2 km
- Lord Eliot Hotel0.2 km
- Lord Eliot Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL143BE · Data under Open Government Licence