PL11 2BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bridge, The in Torpoint. Administratively it sits within Torpoint ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL11 2BS 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. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00094900 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL11 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL11 2BS.
303
40
£ 38,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL11 2BS 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
PL11 2BS has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL11 2BS. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL11 2BS is moderate at 50 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dashers Cornish Bakery0.1 km
- RG Seafoods0.1 km
- The In Butchers0.1 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Warrens Bakery0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Carbeile Inn0.9 km
- Wheelers Food Bar0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Courtyard Cafe0.2 km
- Hearts Kitchen0.2 km
- Pirates Galley0.1 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 Aroma0.7 km
- Top Shop Chippy0.5 km
- Torpoint Grill0.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dockyard1.6 km
- Devonport1.8 km
- Keyham2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Harvey Street0.1 km
- Harvey Street0.1 km
- Torpoint Ferry0.1 km
- Torpoint Ferry0.1 km
- Torpoint Ferry Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL112BS · Data under Open Government Licence