PL17 7AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Callington in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL17 7AL offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 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 PL17 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00094647 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL17 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL17 7AL.
282
45
£ 41,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL17 7AL — age 45, 38% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL17 7AL. The average age is 45.5. 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 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)
PL17 7AL has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Callington Community College
Callington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ginsters Shop0.7 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Tamar Grow Local CIC0.2 km
- The Cornish Bakery0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Callington Bowling Club0.3 km
- Callington Social Club0.1 km
- The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti King0.2 km
- Red Panda0.3 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.2 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Castle Chicken House0.2 km
- La Parrilla0.2 km
- Ming Kitchen0.2 km
- Pizza House0.2 km
- Proper Jobs0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.8 km
- Calstock7.5 km
- Bere Alston8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newport Close0.1 km
- Lower Coronation Terrace0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- Wi Hall0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL177AL · Data under Open Government Licence