PL35 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Doctors Hill, 0.4km from Boscastle in Boscastle. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For serious buyers, PL35 0BA is 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. 78% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL35 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00095802 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOCTORS HILL, PL35 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCTORS HILL, PL35 0BA.
264
52
£ 38,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL35 0BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £750k, 78% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL35 0BA. The average age is 52.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 638,500
2 sales · Mean £ 638,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL35 0BA has low crime rates — 24 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 Bakery0.7 km
- Cornish Stores0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Riverside0.7 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobweb Inn0.7 km
- Napoleon Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Tea Rooms And B And B0.7 km
- National Trust Shop And Pilchard Cafe0.8 km
- Sharon's Plaice@The Old Manor House0.7 km
- The Good Stuff At Harbour Light0.8 km
- The Rocket Store0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Doctors Corner0.0 km
- Doctors Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL350BA · Data under Open Government Licence