PL33 9BU is a safe, established residential area on Rockhead Street, 0.1km from Rockhead in Delabole. Administratively it sits within St Teath & Tintagel ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL33, PL33 9BU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL33 9BU are sourced from Output Area E00095647 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCKHEAD STREET, PL33 9BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKHEAD STREET, PL33 9BU.
416
43
£ 38,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL33 9BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL33 9BU — age 43, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £367k 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 PL33 9BU. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 327,000
5 sales · Mean £ 319,900
Terraced
£ 123,000
1 sales · Mean £ 123,000
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL33 9BU has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Delabole Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Rockhead Garage0.2 km
- Spar0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bettle & Chisel Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Smugglers Fish And Chips0.4 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Lugg's Garage0.2 km
- Lugg's Garage0.2 km
- Smugglers0.3 km
- Smugglers0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL339BU · Data under Open Government Licence