Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL18 9BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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

259

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Avg Age

53

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

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL18 9BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 85% 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 9BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Gunnislake 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 9BS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9BS are sourced from Output Area E00094659 (shared with 7 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 9BS. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

PL18 9BS has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Gunnislake Primary Academy

Good16 pupils0.3 km
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Delaware Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Gunnislake Stores0.3 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Rising Sun Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Williams Community Cafe0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Dave's Chip Stop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake0.8 km
  • Calstock2.7 km
  • Bere Alston4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bealswood Road0.1 km
  • Tamar Park0.2 km
  • Cornish Inn0.2 km
  • Cornish Inn0.2 km
  • Buccaneer Inn0.3 km