PL18 9BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Calstock Road, 0.2km from Gunnislake 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 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL18 9BT are sourced from Output Area E00094659 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALSTOCK ROAD, PL18 9BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALSTOCK ROAD, PL18 9BT.
259
53
£ 42,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL18 9BT spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £263k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL18 9BT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 324,750
4 sales · Mean £ 335,250
Semi-Detached
£ 198,000
3 sales · Mean £ 191,000
Terraced
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL18 9BT has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Gunnislake Primary Academy
Delaware Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Gunnislake Stores0.2 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Rising Sun Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Williams Community Cafe0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Dave's Chip Stop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake0.8 km
- Calstock2.8 km
- Bere Alston4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bealswood Road0.1 km
- Cornish Inn0.1 km
- Cornish Inn0.2 km
- Tamar Park0.2 km
- Buccaneer Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL189BT · Data under Open Government Licence