PL27 6BE is a sought-after residential area on Gwelavon Close, 0.1km from Trenant in Wadebridge. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge East & St Minver ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL27, PL27 6BE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 3.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL27 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00095817 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GWELAVON CLOSE, PL27 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWELAVON CLOSE, PL27 6BE.
251
50
£ 40,500 /yr
47%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL27 6BE spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL27 6BE. The average age is 50.4. 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
£ 375,000
8 sales · Mean £ 357,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL27 6BE has low crime rates — 19 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
8 nearby- Froggy's Cuisine0.5 km
- The Sweet Trail0.6 km
- Gary Dutton Butchers0.7 km
- Off The Hook0.6 km
- Spar And Subway0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Thyme0.7 km
- Molesworth Arms0.7 km
- Rhubarb & Bloom0.6 km
- Wadebridge Camels Rugby Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Beach Box Cafe - The Camel Trail Wadebridge0.7 km
- Craftworks Street Kitchen0.7 km
- Delicia0.6 km
- Fat Pepper0.6 km
- ONDA Waderidge0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Estuary Food Service0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bridge Pizza Kebab0.7 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.6 km
- Pizza Shop0.6 km
- Spice Guru0.6 km
- Wai Kui Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche11.0 km
- Bugle13.4 km
- Bodmin Parkway14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bowling Green0.3 km
- Bridge View0.3 km
- Bowling Green0.3 km
- Londis Stores0.3 km
- Londis Stores0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL276BE · Data under Open Government Licence