PL17 7DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Launceston Road, 0.1km from Bowling Green in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL17 7DB represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL17 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00094658 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL17 7DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL17 7DB.
293
53
£ 41,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL17 7DB — age 53, 84% ownership, 15% 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 7DB. The average age is 52.5. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 167,500
2 sales · Mean £ 167,500
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL17 7DB has low crime rates — 49 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 Shop0.7 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Tamar Grow Local CIC0.5 km
- The Cornish Bakery0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Callington Bowling Club0.6 km
- Callington Social Club0.4 km
- The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti King0.5 km
- Red Panda0.5 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.5 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Castle Chicken House0.5 km
- La Parrilla0.5 km
- Ming Kitchen0.5 km
- Pizza House0.5 km
- Proper Jobs0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.7 km
- Calstock7.5 km
- Bere Alston8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Callington School0.0 km
- Urban Terrace0.0 km
- Urban Terrace0.0 km
- Glebelands0.1 km
- Bowling Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL177DB · Data under Open Government Licence