PL11 2BY is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Road, 0.3km from Torpoint in Torpoint. Administratively it sits within Torpoint ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL11 2BY are sourced from Output Area E00094899 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE ROAD, PL11 2BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, PL11 2BY.
306
47
£ 38,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL11 2BY 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 2BY — age 47, 84% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £130k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL11 2BY. The average age is 47.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL11 2BY has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dashers Cornish Bakery0.3 km
- RG Seafoods0.3 km
- The In Butchers0.3 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Warrens Bakery0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Carbeile Inn0.7 km
- Wheelers Food Bar0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Courtyard Cafe0.4 km
- Hearts Kitchen0.3 km
- Pirates Galley0.4 km
- Town Fryer0.3 km
- Drecklys0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Torpoint Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- A Farm Pizza0.3 km
- Asian Wok0.3 km
- Spice Aroma0.5 km
- Top Shop Chippy0.4 km
- Torpoint Grill0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dockyard1.9 km
- Devonport2.0 km
- Keyham2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Harvey Street0.3 km
- Harvey Street0.3 km
- Antony Road Sainsburys0.3 km
- Antony Road Sainsburys0.3 km
- Rowing Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL112BY · Data under Open Government Licence