Is PL18 9BQ a safe place to live?

Yes, PL18 9BQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL18 9BQ?

The average property price in PL18 9BQ is currently around £242k.

What is the population of PL18 9BQ?

The population for the PL18 9BQ area is approximately 414 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

GLENDORGAL PARK, PL18 9BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENDORGAL PARK, PL18 9BQ.

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

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Population

414

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

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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7/10

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5/10

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2/10

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3/10

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5/10

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5/10

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7/10

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7/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL18 9BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £242k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL18 9BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Glendorgal Park, 0.1km from Middle Dimson in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel. Administratively it sits within Calstock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9BQ are sourced from Output Area E00094677 (shared with 21 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 9BQ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%

Asian / British Asian0.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 24%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 250,000

9 sales · Mean £ 251,527

Semi-Detached

£ 177,250

1 sales · Mean £ 177,250

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

PL18 9BQ has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences7

Other theft4

Criminal damage and arson3

Burglary2

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils0.4 km

Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Rising Sun Inn0.6 km
The Queens Head0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Co-op0.1 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Delaware Primary Academy0.4 km

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Dave's Chip Stop0.1 km
Feast - From The Heart Of The Old Chapel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gunnislake0.1 km
Calstock2.2 km
Bere Alston3.6 km

Bus Stops

Gunnislake Rail Station0.1 km
Station Road0.1 km
Railway Stn Car Park0.1 km
Gunnislake Rail Station0.1 km
Railway Station Sand Hill0.1 km