Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BRANKSOME DRIVE, PL27 6AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANKSOME DRIVE, PL27 6AZ.

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

359

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL27 6AZ — age 41, 83% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.

home £330,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL27 6AZ is a safe, established residential area on Branksome Drive, 0.2km from Egloshayle in Egloshayle. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge East & St Minver ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For serious buyers, PL27 6AZ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, down 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL27 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00095820 (shared with 6 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 PL27 6AZ. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 360,000

5 sales · Mean £ 327,900

Semi-Detached

£ 268,750

6 sales · Mean £ 265,916

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

PL27 6AZ has low crime rates — 19 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 offences27
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Wadebridge School

Good1066 pupils0.8 km
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Wadebridge Primary Academy

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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St Breock Primary School

Good221 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Froggy's Cuisine0.4 km
  • Spar And Subway1.0 km
  • Spar Egloshayle Road0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Thyme0.8 km
  • Wadebridge Camels Rugby Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • ONDA Waderidge1.0 km
  • Secret Garden Cream Teas0.5 km
  • The Tiny Thai1.0 km
  • Concern Wadebridge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Supermarket1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roche10.8 km
  • Bugle13.1 km
  • Bodmin Parkway13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Broomfield Road0.1 km
  • Broomfield Road Garages0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.2 km
  • Shelter0.2 km
  • Foxdown0.2 km