Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

HIGH STREET, PL32 9PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PL32 9PQ.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL32 9PQ 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL32 9PQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL32 9PQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.0km from High Street in Camelford. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL32 9PQ 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k. 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 9PQ are sourced from Output Area E00095643 (shared with 7 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 PL32 9PQ. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 139,750

10 sales · Mean £ 132,800

Semi-Detached

£ 161,000

2 sales · Mean £ 161,000

Detached

£ 250,000

2 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

PL32 9PQ has low crime rates — 49 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 offences42
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Sir James Smith's School

Good575 pupils0.4 km
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Camelford Community Primary School

Outstanding318 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Camelot Garage0.9 km
  • Cornish Maids0.3 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Steve Heard Quality Butcher0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Camelford Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Masons Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant0.5 km
  • Four Seasons Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Koolio's0.4 km
  • The Indian King Coffee Lounge0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Flames0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Island0.5 km
  • Peck Ish0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway19.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Museum0.1 km
  • Museum0.2 km
  • Highfield Road0.3 km
  • Highfield Road0.3 km
  • Post Office0.4 km