PL32 9PW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roughtor Drive, 0.3km from High Street in Camelford. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL32 9PW 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. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 9PW are sourced from Output Area E00182821 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUGHTOR DRIVE, PL32 9PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUGHTOR DRIVE, PL32 9PW.
463
41
£ 39,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL32 9PW 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
With 39% social renting, PL32 9PW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL32 9PW. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 171,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL32 9PW has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
4 nearby- Camelot Garage0.5 km
- Cornish Maids0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Steve Heard Quality Butcher0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Camelford Conservative Club0.8 km
- Masons Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant0.8 km
- Four Seasons Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Koolio's0.8 km
- The Indian King Coffee Lounge0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Flames0.6 km
- Hong Kong Island0.8 km
- Peck Ish0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway19.1 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Road0.2 km
- Highfield Road0.2 km
- Museum0.5 km
- Museum0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL329PW · Data under Open Government Licence