Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL18 9AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL18 9AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, PL18 9AW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £398k reflects the demand.

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

PL18 9AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.0km from Todsworthy in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Calstock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL18, PL18 9AW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 87% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9AW are sourced from Output Area E00094666 (shared with 16 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 9AW. The average age is 60.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 361,250

4 sales · Mean £ 342,375

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 247,500

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

PL18 9AW has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1

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Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Rifle Volunteer0.8 km
  • The Honicombe Arms0.7 km
  • The Queens Head0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Delaware Primary Academy0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dave's Chip Stop0.8 km
  • Feast - From The Heart Of The Old Chapel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake0.9 km
  • Calstock2.3 km
  • Bere Alston3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lay By0.4 km
  • Lay By0.4 km