PL18 9AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Delaware Road, 0.5km from North Dimson in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Calstock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL18 9AS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 39.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9AS are sourced from Output Area E00094674 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DELAWARE ROAD, PL18 9AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELAWARE ROAD, PL18 9AS.
272
54
£ 42,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL18 9AS 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 PL18 9AS — age 54, 89% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 39.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL18 9AS. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 273,000
4 sales · Mean £ 269,000
Terraced
£ 181,500
3 sales · Mean £ 180,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PL18 9AS has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Delaware Primary Academy
Gunnislake Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- White Hart Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake1.2 km
- Calstock3.4 km
- Bere Alston4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Windybridge0.2 km
- Windy Bridge0.2 km
- The White Hart Inn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL189AS · Data under Open Government Licence