Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

OLD ROAD, PL35 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, PL35 0AJ.

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

206

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL35 0AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL35 0AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £577k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.

home £577,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL35 0AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Road, 0.1km from Boscastle in Boscastle. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL35, PL35 0AJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k, down 7.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL35 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00095804 (shared with 22 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 PL35 0AJ. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 577,500

4 sales · Mean £ 520,000

Terraced

£ 242,500

1 sales · Mean £ 242,500

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

PL35 0AJ has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Boscastle Community Primary School

Good68 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Boscastle Bakery0.3 km
  • Cornish Stores0.3 km
  • Spar0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Riverside0.3 km
  • The Wellington Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cobweb Inn0.3 km
  • Napoleon Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Boscastle Farm Shop1.0 km
  • Bridge House Tea Rooms And B And B0.3 km
  • National Trust Shop And Pilchard Cafe0.4 km
  • Sharon's Plaice@The Old Manor House0.3 km
  • The Good Stuff At Harbour Light0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Boscastle Bridge0.3 km
  • Doctors Corner0.3 km
  • Car Park0.3 km
  • Doctors Corner0.5 km