Is PL18 9DQ a safe place to live?

Yes, PL18 9DQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 17 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL18 9DQ?

The average property price in PL18 9DQ is currently around £215k.

What is the population of PL18 9DQ?

The population for the PL18 9DQ area is approximately 214 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

SIMS TERRACE, PL18 9DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIMS TERRACE, PL18 9DQ.

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

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Population

214

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL18 9DQ 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.

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8/10

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6/10

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2/10

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4/10

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3/10

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5/10

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6/10

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8/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 82% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, PL18 9DQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

PL18 9DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sims Terrace, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9DQ are sourced from Output Area E00094675 (shared with 10 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 9DQ. 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

White / British97.1%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean1.0%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 22%

Unemployed: 0%

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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

Semi-Detached

£ 246,000

5 sales · Mean £ 251,200

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

PL18 9DQ has low crime rates — 17 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 offences13

Criminal damage and arson5

Anti-social behaviour3

Public order3

Other theft2

school Local Schools

Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils0.3 km

Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Gunnislake Stores0.2 km
Co-op1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Rising Sun Inn0.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Williams Community Cafe0.3 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Dave's Chip Stop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gunnislake0.9 km
Calstock2.8 km
Bere Alston4.2 km

Bus Stops

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