PL17 7AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Well Street, 0.1km from Callington in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL17 7AU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.0% 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 PL17 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00094650 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELL STREET, PL17 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELL STREET, PL17 7AU.
298
50
£ 41,100 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL17 7AU's 71% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL17 7AU. The average age is 50.3. 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
Terraced
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 158,833
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL17 7AU has low crime rates — 38 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
Callington Community College
Callington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ginsters Shop0.8 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Tamar Grow Local CIC0.1 km
- The Cornish Bakery0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Callington Bowling Club0.2 km
- Callington Social Club0.0 km
- The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti King0.1 km
- Red Panda0.2 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.1 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Castle Chicken House0.1 km
- La Parrilla0.1 km
- Ming Kitchen0.1 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
- Newport Close0.2 km
- Wi Hall0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL177AU · Data under Open Government Licence