PL17 7DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Callington in Callington. Administratively it sits within Callington & St Dominic ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL17 7DN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 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 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00094644 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL17 7DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL17 7DN.
231
41
£ 41,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL17 7DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in PL17 7DN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL17 7DN. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL17 7DN 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 Panda0.4 km
- The Blue Chip Fish And Chips0.3 km
- The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco PLC0.4 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 Alston8.3 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: PL177DN · Data under Open Government Licence