Is PL18 9BZ a safe place to live?

Yes, PL18 9BZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL18 9BZ?

The average property price in PL18 9BZ is currently around £300k.

What is the population of PL18 9BZ?

The population for the PL18 9BZ area is approximately 341 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

WEIR HEAD, PL18 9BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEIR HEAD, PL18 9BZ.

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

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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 9BZ 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL18 9BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £300k 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 9BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Weir Head, 0.3km from Hatches Green in Cornwall. 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 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9BZ 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 9BZ. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Terraced

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Detached

£ 325,000

2 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

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

Criminal damage and arson2

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils0.8 km

Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Gunnislake Stores0.8 km
Co-op0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Rising Sun Inn0.2 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Williams Community Cafe0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Dave's Chip Stop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gunnislake0.8 km
Calstock2.2 km
Bere Alston3.6 km

Bus Stops

Bealswood Road0.5 km