Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

NICHOLAS MEADOW, PL17 8DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLAS MEADOW, PL17 8DE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

335

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL17 8DE — age 50, 87% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL17 8DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Nicholas Meadow, 0.2km from Norris Green in Clampits. Administratively it sits within Calstock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL17, PL17 8DE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL17 8DE are sourced from Output Area E00094663 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL17 8DE. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

11 sales · Mean £ 295,587

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL17 8DE has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Harrowbarrow School

Requires Improvement109 pupils1.2 km
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Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carpenters Arms0.5 km
  • The Honicombe Arms0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake2.0 km
  • Calstock2.4 km
  • Bere Alston3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Nicholas Meadow0.1 km
  • Nicholas Meadow0.1 km
  • Roseleigh0.2 km
  • The Haven0.2 km
  • White Court0.2 km