PL29 3SN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Silvershell Road, 0.2km from Port Isaac in Port Isaac. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge West & St Mabyn ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL29, PL29 3SN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k, up 70.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL29 3SN are sourced from Output Area E00182750 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVERSHELL ROAD, PL29 3SN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERSHELL ROAD, PL29 3SN.
233
54
£ 40,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL29 3SN 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
PL29 3SN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £565k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 70.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL29 3SN. The average age is 54.5. 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
£ 450,000
7 sales · Mean £ 545,000
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL29 3SN has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Port Isaac Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Dennis Knight Fish Merchant0.3 km
- Port Isaac Seafood School0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Old School Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
- Port Gaverne Hotel0.5 km
- The Slipway0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Chapel Cafe0.4 km
- Fee's0.3 km
- Fresh From The Sea0.3 km
- Just Shellfish0.3 km
- Noahs Cafe0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Nicki B'S Deli & Bakery0.3 km
- Pengelley's Fish And Chips0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche19.2 km
- Bodmin Parkway20.0 km
Bus Stops
- Co Op0.1 km
- Co Op0.1 km
- Central Garage0.3 km
- The Pea Pod0.3 km
- Port Gaverne Hotel0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL293SN · Data under Open Government Licence