Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

COUCHWELL LANE, PL22 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUCHWELL LANE, PL22 0BQ.

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

246

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /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: PL22 0BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PL22 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 83% 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

PL22 0BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Couchwell Lane, 0.2km from Lostwithiel in Lostwithiel. Administratively it sits within Lostwithiel & Lanreath ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL22 0BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL22 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00096185 (shared with 16 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 PL22 0BQ. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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)

PL22 0BQ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences35
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Lostwithiel School

Good149 pupils0.2 km
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St Winnow CofE School

Good96 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • A B Meats0.3 km
  • Devon And Cornwall Food Association (HQ)0.3 km
  • Nelly's0.4 km
  • The Little Ice Cream Shop0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Globe Inn0.3 km
  • Kings Arms0.2 km
  • Royal Oak Inn0.2 km
  • Earl Of Chatham0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Asquith's Restaurant0.3 km
  • Bellamama Deli0.2 km
  • Duchy Of Cornwall Nursery Cafe0.7 km
  • Foodies Cafe Lostwithiel0.3 km
  • LCA Cafe0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Country Fryer0.4 km
  • Moonlight Tandoori0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Restormel Lodge Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lostwithiel0.5 km
  • Bodmin Parkway4.2 km
  • Luxulyan5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lostwithiel School0.1 km
  • Lostwithiel School0.1 km
  • The Royal Talbot Duke St0.2 km
  • The Royal Talbot Duke St0.2 km
  • The Royal Talbot0.2 km