PL32 9PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Street, 0.2km from Camelford in Camelford. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL32 9PJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL32 9PJ are sourced from Output Area E00095643 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL STREET, PL32 9PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, PL32 9PJ.
277
44
£ 39,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL32 9PJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL32 9PJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £155k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL32 9PJ. The average age is 43.6. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 73,333
Terraced
£ 162,000
9 sales · Mean £ 166,944
Semi-Detached
£ 175,750
6 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Detached
£ 217,500
4 sales · Mean £ 195,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL32 9PJ has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sir James Smith's School
Camelford Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cornish Maids0.1 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Steve Heard Quality Butcher0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Camelford Conservative Club0.3 km
- Masons Arms0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant0.2 km
- Four Seasons Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Koolio's0.2 km
- The Indian King Coffee Lounge0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Flames0.0 km
- Hong Kong Island0.2 km
- Peck Ish0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway19.6 km
Bus Stops
- Museum0.1 km
- Museum0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Camelford Church0.3 km
- Sir James Smith School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL329PJ · Data under Open Government Licence