Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ST JAMES COURT, PL11 2BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES COURT, PL11 2BP.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL11 2BP 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in PL11 2BP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL11 2BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St James Court, 0.2km from Torpoint in Torpoint. Administratively it sits within Torpoint ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL11 2BP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PL11 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00094900 (shared with 16 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 PL11 2BP. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

PL11 2BP has low crime rates — 49 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order11
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Torpoint Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils0.5 km
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Carbeile Junior School

Good355 pupils0.7 km
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Torpoint Community College

Good712 pupils0.7 km
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Marlborough Primary Academy

Requires Improvement120 pupils1.2 km
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Morice Town Primary Academy

Requires Improvement175 pupils1.5 km
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UTC Plymouth

Good517 pupils1.6 km
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Mount Wise Community Primary School

Good305 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Dashers Cornish Bakery0.2 km
  • RG Seafoods0.2 km
  • The In Butchers0.2 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carbeile Inn0.8 km
  • Wheelers Food Bar0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Courtyard Cafe0.2 km
  • Hearts Kitchen0.2 km
  • Pirates Galley0.2 km
  • Town Fryer0.2 km
  • Drecklys0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Torpoint Co-op0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • A Farm Pizza0.2 km
  • Asian Wok0.2 km
  • Spice Aroma0.6 km
  • Top Shop Chippy0.4 km
  • Torpoint Grill0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dockyard1.7 km
  • Devonport1.9 km
  • Keyham2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Harvey Street0.1 km
  • Harvey Street0.2 km
  • Torpoint Ferry0.2 km
  • Torpoint Ferry0.2 km
  • Torpoint Ferry Corner0.3 km