PL17 7BJ is a safe, established residential area on Trasdeves Orchard, 0.3km from Pengelly in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL17 7BJ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL17 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00094642 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRASDEVES ORCHARD, PL17 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRASDEVES ORCHARD, PL17 7BJ.
298
45
£ 41,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL17 7BJ — age 45, 73% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL17 7BJ. The average age is 44.7. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,500
8 sales · Mean £ 180,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL17 7BJ has low crime rates — 43 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 Bakery0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Callington Bowling Club0.4 km
- Callington Social Club0.2 km
- The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti King0.3 km
- Red Panda0.4 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.3 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Castle Chicken House0.2 km
- La Parrilla0.4 km
- Ming Kitchen0.2 km
- Pizza House0.3 km
- Proper Jobs0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.7 km
- Calstock7.3 km
- Bere Alston8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wi Hall0.1 km
- Elm Close0.2 km
- Elm Close0.2 km
- Newport Close0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL177BJ · Data under Open Government Licence