Is PL18 9AR a safe place to live?

Yes, PL18 9AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL18 9AR?

The average property price in PL18 9AR is currently around £542k.

What is the population of PL18 9AR?

The population for the PL18 9AR area is approximately 325 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

DELAWARE ROAD, PL18 9AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELAWARE ROAD, PL18 9AR.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL18 9AR 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.

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9/10

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6/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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10/10

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4/10

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Area Character

PL18 9AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £542k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £542k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 71.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL18 9AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Delaware Road, 0.3km from Higher Dimson in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel. Administratively it sits within Calstock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL18, PL18 9AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £542k, up 71.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9AR are sourced from Output Area E00094660 (shared with 20 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 PL18 9AR. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 34%

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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 542,500

2 sales · Mean £ 542,500

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

PL18 9AR has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10

Burglary3

Anti-social behaviour2

Criminal damage and arson2

Other theft2

school Local Schools

Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils0.5 km

Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Gunnislake Stores1.0 km
Co-op0.6 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Rising Sun Inn1.0 km
The Queens Head0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Delaware Primary Academy0.5 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Dave's Chip Stop0.5 km
Feast - From The Heart Of The Old Chapel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gunnislake0.6 km
Calstock2.7 km
Bere Alston4.2 km

Bus Stops

Delaware Court0.3 km
Highridge0.3 km
Moorland Way0.4 km
Delaware Road0.5 km
Delaware Road0.5 km