PL18 9DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bealswood 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 families considering a move, PL18 9DA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 50.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9DA are sourced from Output Area E00094675 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEALSWOOD ROAD, PL18 9DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEALSWOOD ROAD, PL18 9DA.
214
56
£ 42,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL18 9DA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PL18 9DA is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 50.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL18 9DA. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 263,600
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL18 9DA has low crime rates — 6 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.
school Local Schools
Gunnislake Primary Academy
Delaware Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Gunnislake Stores0.4 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Rising Sun Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Williams Community Cafe0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Dave's Chip Stop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake0.8 km
- Calstock2.6 km
- Bere Alston4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bealswood Road0.1 km
- Tamar Park0.2 km
- Cornish Inn0.4 km
- Cornish Inn0.4 km
- Buccaneer Inn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL189DA · Data under Open Government Licence