Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL27 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL27 6BS.

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Population

485

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL27 6BS 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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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL27 6BS is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PL27 6BS is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Gonvena in Wadebridge. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge East & St Minver ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

Day-to-day life in PL27 6BS has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL27 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00095810 (shared with 16 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 6BS. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

PL27 6BS has low crime rates — 42 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 offences85
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft18
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Wadebridge Primary Academy

Good419 pupils0.4 km
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Wadebridge School

Good1066 pupils0.5 km
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St Breock Primary School

Good221 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Froggy's Cuisine0.8 km
  • The Sweet Trail0.3 km
  • Gary Dutton Butchers0.3 km
  • Off The Hook0.3 km
  • Spar And Subway0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Thyme0.9 km
  • Molesworth Arms0.3 km
  • Rhubarb & Bloom0.3 km
  • Wadebridge Camels Rugby Club0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Beach Box Cafe - The Camel Trail Wadebridge0.3 km
  • Craftworks Street Kitchen0.3 km
  • Delicia0.2 km
  • Fat Pepper0.3 km
  • ONDA Waderidge0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Estuary Food Service0.3 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bridge Pizza Kebab0.3 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.3 km
  • Pizza Shop0.3 km
  • Spice Guru0.3 km
  • Wai Kui Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Swan Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roche11.0 km
  • Bugle13.5 km
  • Bodmin Parkway14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradfords Quay0.0 km
  • Bradfords Quay0.1 km
  • Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Bridge View0.2 km