PL17 7BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Launceston Road, 0.3km from Callington in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL17 7BS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL17 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00094658 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL17 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL17 7BS.
293
53
£ 41,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7BS 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
PL17 7BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL17 7BS. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 248,000
3 sales · Mean £ 202,000
Semi-Detached
£ 109,950
1 sales · Mean £ 109,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL17 7BS 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 Community College
Callington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ginsters Shop0.7 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Tamar Grow Local CIC0.3 km
- The Cornish Bakery0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Callington Bowling Club0.4 km
- Callington Social Club0.2 km
- The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti King0.3 km
- Red Panda0.3 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.3 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Castle Chicken House0.3 km
- La Parrilla0.3 km
- Ming Kitchen0.3 km
- Pizza House0.3 km
- Proper Jobs0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.8 km
- Calstock7.5 km
- Bere Alston8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Newport Close0.1 km
- Lower Coronation Terrace0.1 km
- Urban Terrace0.2 km
- Urban Terrace0.2 km
- Broad Mead0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL177BS · Data under Open Government Licence