PL27 6BB is a safe, established residential area on Marshall Avenue, 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 6BB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% 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 £299k, down 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL27 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00095820 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSHALL AVENUE, PL27 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHALL AVENUE, PL27 6BB.
359
41
£ 40,500 /yr
52%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL27 6BB — age 41, 83% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL27 6BB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
25 sales · Mean £ 265,576
Terraced
£ 272,000
5 sales · Mean £ 279,401
Detached
£ 193,000
1 sales · Mean £ 193,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL27 6BB 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
Wadebridge School
Wadebridge Primary Academy
St Breock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Froggy's Cuisine0.4 km
- Spar And Subway0.9 km
- Spar Egloshayle Road0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Thyme0.7 km
- Wadebridge Camels Rugby Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- ONDA Waderidge0.9 km
- Secret Garden Cream Teas0.5 km
- The Tiny Thai0.9 km
- Caraways Cafe1.0 km
- Concern Wadebridge0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Malcolm Barnecutt1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche10.9 km
- Bugle13.2 km
- Bodmin Parkway13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Foxdown0.1 km
- Broomfield Road0.1 km
- Broomfield Road Garages0.2 km
- Bus Shelter0.2 km
- Shelter0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL276BB · Data under Open Government Licence