Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

THE SQUARE, PL18 9BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, PL18 9BW.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

53

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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

PL18 9BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £217k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.

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

PL18 9BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Square, 0.1km from Gunnislake 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 13.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9BW 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 9BW. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 268,000

Terraced

£ 145,000

5 sales · Mean £ 185,550

Semi-Detached

£ 84,000

1 sales · Mean £ 84,000

Flat

£ 105,000

1 sales · Mean £ 105,000

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

PL18 9BW has low crime rates — 22 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils0.1 km
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Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Gunnislake Stores0.1 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Rising Sun Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Williams Community Cafe0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Dave's Chip Stop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake0.9 km
  • Calstock2.9 km
  • Bere Alston4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cornish Inn0.0 km
  • Cornish Inn0.0 km
  • Buccaneer Inn0.1 km
  • Tamar Park0.3 km
  • Woodland Way0.3 km