Is PL18 9BU a safe place to live?

Yes, PL18 9BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL18 9BU?

The average property price in PL18 9BU is currently around £405k.

What is the population of PL18 9BU?

The population for the PL18 9BU area is approximately 259 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

CALSTOCK ROAD, PL18 9BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALSTOCK ROAD, PL18 9BU.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10

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7/10

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2/10

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3/10

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4/10

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5/10

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6/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL18 9BU spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £405k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, PL18 9BU is 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 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9BU are sourced from Output Area E00094659 (shared with 7 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 9BU. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 3%

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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

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Detached

£ 540,000

1 sales · Mean £ 540,000

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

PL18 9BU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11

Criminal damage and arson4

Anti-social behaviour3

Other theft2

Public order2

school Local Schools

Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils0.4 km

Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Gunnislake Stores0.3 km
Co-op0.8 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Rising Sun Inn0.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Williams Community Cafe0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Dave's Chip Stop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gunnislake0.7 km
Calstock2.6 km
Bere Alston4.0 km

Bus Stops

Bealswood Road0.1 km
Tamar Park0.2 km
Cornish Inn0.3 km
Cornish Inn0.3 km
Buccaneer Inn0.4 km