Is PL30 3AE a safe place to live?

Yes, PL30 3AE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PL30 3AE?

The population for the PL30 3AE area is approximately 419 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL30 3AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL30 3AE.

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

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Population

419

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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4/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 45, PL30 3AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PL30 3AE is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Lane End in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge West & St Mabyn ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL30 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00095555 (shared with 56 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 PL30 3AE. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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PL30 3AE has low crime rates — 14 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 offences2

Criminal damage and arson1

Drugs1

Other crime1

Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Trehellas House Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bodmin Parkway8.8 km
Roche9.5 km
Bugle10.5 km

Bus Stops

Telephone Box0.2 km
Telephone Box0.2 km
Chapel House0.4 km
Chapel House0.4 km