PL11 2BQ is a mixed residential area on St James Road, 0.2km from Torpoint in Torpoint. Administratively it sits within Torpoint ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 82.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL11 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00094890 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES ROAD, PL11 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, PL11 2BQ.
372
47
£ 38,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL11 2BQ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL11 2BQ — age 47, 76% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 82.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL11 2BQ. The average age is 46.7. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 227,500
3 sales · Mean £ 192,500
Flat
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 128,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL11 2BQ is moderate at 55 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
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School
Carbeile Junior School
Torpoint Community College
Marlborough Primary Academy
Morice Town Primary Academy
UTC Plymouth
Mount Wise Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dashers Cornish Bakery0.1 km
- RG Seafoods0.1 km
- The In Butchers0.1 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Warrens Bakery0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Carbeile Inn0.8 km
- Wheelers Food Bar0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Courtyard Cafe0.1 km
- Hearts Kitchen0.2 km
- Pirates Galley0.2 km
- Town Fryer0.1 km
- Drecklys0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Torpoint Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- A Farm Pizza0.1 km
- Asian Wok0.1 km
- Spice Aroma0.6 km
- Top Shop Chippy0.4 km
- Torpoint Grill0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dockyard1.7 km
- Devonport1.8 km
- Keyham2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Harvey Street0.1 km
- Harvey Street0.1 km
- Torpoint Ferry0.2 km
- Torpoint Ferry0.2 km
- Torpoint Ferry Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL112BQ · Data under Open Government Licence