PL17 7BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coronation Road, 0.2km from Pengelly in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL17 7BX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k, down 1.8% year-on-year. 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 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00094645 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORONATION ROAD, PL17 7BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORONATION ROAD, PL17 7BX.
278
41
£ 41,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL17 7BX has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL17 7BX. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 193,500
7 sales · Mean £ 191,714
Terraced
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Flat
£ 78,000
1 sales · Mean £ 78,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL17 7BX has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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
Callington Community College
Callington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ginsters Shop0.5 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Tamar Grow Local CIC0.4 km
- The Cornish Bakery0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Callington Bowling Club0.5 km
- Callington Social Club0.3 km
- The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti King0.4 km
- Red Panda0.5 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.4 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Castle Chicken House0.4 km
- La Parrilla0.4 km
- Ming Kitchen0.4 km
- Pizza House0.4 km
- Proper Jobs0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.6 km
- Calstock7.3 km
- Bere Alston8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Coronation Terrace0.1 km
- Lamorna Drive0.1 km
- Newport Close0.2 km
- Wi Hall0.2 km
- Urban Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL177BX · Data under Open Government Licence