Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL17 7AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL17 7AW.

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Population

180

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

No single demographic signal dominates PL17 7AW — age 51, 83% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

PL17 7AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Callington in Cornwall. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

Day-to-day life in PL17 7AW has the character of a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 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 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00094652 (shared with 21 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 PL17 7AW. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
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.

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

PL17 7AW has low crime rates — 36 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 offences37
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting7
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Callington Community College

Good851 pupils0.3 km
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Callington Primary School

Good389 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Tamar Grow Local CIC0.3 km
  • The Cornish Bakery0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Callington Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Callington Social Club0.4 km
  • The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Balti King0.4 km
  • Red Panda0.3 km
  • The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco PLC0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Castle Chicken House0.4 km
  • La Parrilla0.3 km
  • Ming Kitchen0.4 km
  • Pizza House0.3 km
  • Proper Jobs0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake7.3 km
  • Calstock7.9 km
  • Bere Alston8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • New Road0.3 km
  • New Road0.3 km
  • Broad Mead0.4 km
  • Westover Road0.5 km