PL17 7AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rockland Place, 0.1km from Callington in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL17 7AZ 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 50 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 rates are low here at 31 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 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00094650 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCKLAND PLACE, PL17 7AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKLAND PLACE, PL17 7AZ.
298
50
£ 41,100 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 50, PL17 7AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL17 7AZ. The average age is 50.3. 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)
PL17 7AZ has low crime rates — 31 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
- Spar0.1 km
- Tamar Grow Local CIC0.2 km
- The Cornish Bakery0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Callington Bowling Club0.2 km
- Callington Social Club0.0 km
- The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti King0.1 km
- Red Panda0.2 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.1 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Castle Chicken House0.0 km
- La Parrilla0.2 km
- Ming Kitchen0.1 km
- Pizza House0.1 km
- Proper Jobs0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.9 km
- Calstock7.5 km
- Bere Alston8.3 km
Bus Stops
- New Road0.1 km
- New Road0.1 km
- Wi Hall0.1 km
- Newport Close0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL177AZ · Data under Open Government Licence