PL35 0AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Potters Lane, 0.3km from Boscastle in Boscastle. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL35 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00095801 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POTTERS LANE, PL35 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTERS LANE, PL35 0AW.
237
52
£ 38,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL35 0AW 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
PL35 0AW is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL35 0AW. The average age is 51.7. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 324,950
1 sales · Mean £ 324,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL35 0AW has low crime rates — 33 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
Boscastle Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Boscastle Bakery0.6 km
- Cornish Stores0.6 km
- Spar0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Riverside0.6 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobweb Inn0.6 km
- Napoleon Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Tea Rooms And B And B0.6 km
- National Trust Shop And Pilchard Cafe0.7 km
- Sharon's Plaice@The Old Manor House0.6 km
- The Good Stuff At Harbour Light0.7 km
- The Rocket Store0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Doctors Corner0.1 km
- Doctors Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL350AW · Data under Open Government Licence