Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

STONY LANE, PL18 9BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONY LANE, PL18 9BL.

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

341

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL18 9BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL18 9BL — age 54, 85% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL18 9BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stony Lane, 0.2km from Hatches Green in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Calstock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL18 9BL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9BL are sourced from Output Area E00094662 (shared with 18 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 9BL. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL18 9BL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils0.6 km
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Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Gunnislake Stores0.7 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Rising Sun Inn0.2 km
  • The Queens Head0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Williams Community Cafe0.7 km
  • Delaware Primary Academy0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dave's Chip Stop0.5 km
  • Feast - From The Heart Of The Old Chapel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake0.4 km
  • Calstock2.3 km
  • Bere Alston3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station Sand Hill0.3 km
  • Railway Station Sand Hill0.4 km
  • Gunnislake Rail Station0.4 km
  • Railway Stn Car Park0.4 km
  • Gunnislake Rail Station0.4 km