Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL17 7AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL17 7AJ.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL17 7AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL17 7AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL17 7AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Callington in Callington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

This is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 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 PL17 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00094647 (shared with 26 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 PL17 7AJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PL17 7AJ has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft11
Shoplifting7

school Local Schools

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Callington Community College

Good851 pupils0.1 km
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Callington Primary School

Good389 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Ginsters Shop0.8 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Tamar Grow Local CIC0.1 km
  • The Cornish Bakery0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Callington Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Callington Social Club0.0 km
  • The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Balti King0.1 km
  • Red Panda0.1 km
  • The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.1 km
  • The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco PLC0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Castle Chicken House0.0 km
  • La Parrilla0.1 km
  • Ming Kitchen0.0 km
  • Pizza House0.1 km
  • Proper Jobs0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake6.9 km
  • Calstock7.5 km
  • Bere Alston8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • New Road0.1 km
  • New Road0.1 km
  • Wi Hall0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Newport Close0.2 km