PL17 7BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tavistock Road, 0.2km from Callington in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.9% 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 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00094650 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL17 7BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL17 7BG.
298
50
£ 41,100 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7BG 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 7BG'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 down 27.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL17 7BG. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 158,000
8 sales · Mean £ 168,250
Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 227,500
Terraced
£ 155,000
5 sales · Mean £ 171,950
Flat
£ 76,500
1 sales · Mean £ 76,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL17 7BG has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Callington Primary School
Callington Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ginsters Shop0.6 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Tamar Grow Local CIC0.3 km
- The Cornish Bakery0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Callington Bowling Club0.3 km
- Callington Social Club0.2 km
- The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti King0.2 km
- Red Panda0.3 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.3 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Castle Chicken House0.2 km
- La Parrilla0.3 km
- Ming Kitchen0.1 km
- Pizza House0.3 km
- Proper Jobs0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.8 km
- Calstock7.4 km
- Bere Alston8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wi Hall0.0 km
- Primary School0.1 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- Newport Close0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL177BG · Data under Open Government Licence