PL35 0BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Boscastle in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k, up 146.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL35 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00095803 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL35 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL35 0BN.
290
49
£ 38,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL35 0BN combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£537k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £537k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 146.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL35 0BN. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 537,500
2 sales · Mean £ 537,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
PL35 0BN has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. 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 Bakery0.9 km
- Cornish Stores0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Riverside0.9 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobweb Inn0.9 km
- Napoleon Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Boscastle Farm Shop0.7 km
- Bridge House Tea Rooms And B And B0.9 km
- National Trust Shop And Pilchard Cafe1.0 km
- Sharon's Plaice@The Old Manor House0.9 km
- The Good Stuff At Harbour Light1.0 km
- + 2 more
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Postcode Profile: PL350BN · Data under Open Government Licence