PL17 7DU is a safe, established residential area on Tavistock Road, 0.2km from Pengelly in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL17 7DU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL17 7DU are sourced from Output Area E00094643 (shared with 85 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL17 7DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL17 7DU.
259
45
£ 41,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7DU 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
PL17 7DU is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £392k 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 7DU. The average age is 44.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 348,000
3 sales · Mean £ 351,000
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL17 7DU has low crime rates — 32 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 Primary School
Callington Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ginsters Shop0.2 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Tamar Grow Local CIC0.7 km
- The Cornish Bakery0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Callington Bowling Club0.8 km
- Callington Social Club0.6 km
- The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti King0.7 km
- Red Panda0.8 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.7 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Castle Chicken House0.6 km
- La Parrilla0.7 km
- Ming Kitchen0.6 km
- Pizza House0.7 km
- Proper Jobs0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.3 km
- Calstock6.9 km
- Bere Alston7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ginsters0.0 km
- Ginsters0.0 km
- Coombe Road0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Fowey Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL177DU · Data under Open Government Licence