Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

DELAWARE COURT, PL18 9BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELAWARE COURT, PL18 9BH.

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

414

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL18 9BH spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £249k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.6% year-on-year.

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

PL18 9BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Delaware Court, 0.1km from Drakewalls in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel. Administratively it sits within Calstock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, down 21.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9BH are sourced from Output Area E00094677 (shared with 21 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 9BH. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 247,000

7 sales · Mean £ 248,428

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

PL18 9BH has low crime rates — 20 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 theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils0.3 km
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Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Rising Sun Inn0.8 km
  • The Queens Head0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 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 Stop0.2 km
  • Feast - From The Heart Of The Old Chapel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake0.3 km
  • Calstock2.4 km
  • Bere Alston3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Delaware Court0.0 km
  • Moorland Way0.1 km
  • Delaware Road0.2 km
  • Delaware Road0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km