Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ASHBURTON SQUARE, PL17 7DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBURTON SQUARE, PL17 7DG.

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Population

456

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL17 7DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL17 7DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL17 7DG is a safe, established residential area on Ashburton Square, 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 7DG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL17 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00094656 (shared with 27 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 7DG. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

2 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

PL17 7DG has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft10
Shoplifting7

school Local Schools

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Callington Community College

Good851 pupils0.2 km
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Callington Primary School

Good389 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Ginsters Shop0.8 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Tamar Grow Local CIC0.2 km
  • The Cornish Bakery0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Callington Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Callington Social Club0.1 km
  • The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Balti King0.2 km
  • Red Panda0.2 km
  • The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco PLC0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Castle Chicken House0.2 km
  • La Parrilla0.1 km
  • Ming Kitchen0.2 km
  • Pizza House0.2 km
  • Proper Jobs0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake7.0 km
  • Calstock7.6 km
  • Bere Alston8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • New Road0.2 km
  • New Road0.2 km
  • Newport Close0.2 km
  • Broad Mead0.2 km
  • Lower Coronation Terrace0.3 km