Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MARGARET GARDENS, PL27 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGARET GARDENS, PL27 6BA.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL27 6BA spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.

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

PL27 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Margaret Gardens, 0.2km from Egloshayle in Egloshayle. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge East & St Minver ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL27 6BA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL27 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00095820 (shared with 6 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 PL27 6BA. The average age is 40.8. 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 Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

10 sales · Mean £ 270,125

Terraced

£ 275,000

4 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

PL27 6BA has low crime rates — 16 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 offences22
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Wadebridge School

Good1066 pupils0.8 km
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Wadebridge Primary Academy

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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St Breock Primary School

Good221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Froggy's Cuisine0.5 km
  • Off The Hook0.9 km
  • Spar And Subway0.9 km
  • Spar Egloshayle Road0.4 km
  • The Handy Store1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Thyme0.8 km
  • Rhubarb & Bloom0.9 km
  • Wadebridge Camels Rugby Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Delicia1.0 km
  • ONDA Waderidge0.9 km
  • Secret Garden Cream Teas0.6 km
  • The Clementine Cakery1.0 km
  • The Tiny Thai0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Swan Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Malcolm Barnecutt1.0 km
  • Pizza Shop1.0 km
  • Spice Guru1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roche10.8 km
  • Bugle13.1 km
  • Bodmin Parkway13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Broomfield Road0.1 km
  • Broomfield Road Garages0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Shelter0.1 km
  • Foxdown0.2 km