PL17 8PB is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Venterdon in Venterdon. Administratively it sits within Altarnun & Stoke Climsland ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL17 8PB are sourced from Output Area E00095789 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL17 8PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL17 8PB.
334
42
£ 42,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 42, PL17 8PB 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 8PB. The average age is 41.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL17 8PB has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stoke Climsland School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Stoke Climsland Post Office & Stores0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Stoke Climsland Sports And Social Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sams0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake8.0 km
- Calstock9.7 km
- Bere Alston10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Duchy College0.0 km
- Duchy College Entrance0.3 km
- Duchy College Entrance0.3 km
- Duchy College0.4 km
- Duck Pond0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL178PB · Data under Open Government Licence