Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL29 3SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL29 3SX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

388

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

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.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL29 3SX is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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

PL29 3SX is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Penquite in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge West & St Mabyn ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL29, PL29 3SX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL29 3SX are sourced from Output Area E00095764 (shared with 32 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 PL29 3SX. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PL29 3SX has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cornish Arms Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway17.6 km
  • Roche18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cornish Arms0.4 km
  • Cornish Arms0.4 km