Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL18 9AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL18 9AF.

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

362

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL18 9AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 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.

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

PL18 9AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Drakewalls in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel. Administratively it sits within Calstock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL18 9AF represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9AF are sourced from Output Area E00094661 (shared with 22 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 PL18 9AF. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL18 9AF has low crime rates — 13 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 offences12
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils0.3 km
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Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Rising Sun Inn0.9 km
  • The Queens Head0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Delaware Primary Academy0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dave's Chip Stop0.3 km
  • Feast - From The Heart Of The Old Chapel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake0.4 km
  • Calstock2.0 km
  • Bere Alston3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Delaware Road0.3 km
  • Delaware Road0.3 km
  • Lay By0.3 km
  • Lay By0.3 km
  • Moorland Way0.3 km