PL11 2BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harvey Street, 0.2km from Torpoint in Torpoint. Administratively it sits within Torpoint ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL11 2BU offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.0% year-on-year. 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 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00094894 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARVEY STREET, PL11 2BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVEY STREET, PL11 2BU.
241
39
£ 38,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL11 2BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL11 2BU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL11 2BU. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 92,000
6 sales · Mean £ 90,666
Semi-Detached
£ 98,000
2 sales · Mean £ 98,000
Terraced
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL11 2BU is moderate at 53 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 Cafe0.1 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 Chippy0.4 km
- Torpoint Grill0.1 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 Ferry0.2 km
- Torpoint Ferry0.2 km
- Torpoint Ferry Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL112BU · Data under Open Government Licence