PL27 6BU is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Gonvena 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 6BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL27 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00095814 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL27 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL27 6BU.
245
50
£ 40,500 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL27 6BU — age 50, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL27 6BU. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL27 6BU has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Trail0.8 km
- Gary Dutton Butchers0.9 km
- Off The Hook0.9 km
- Spar And Subway0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Thyme0.4 km
- Molesworth Arms0.9 km
- Rhubarb & Bloom0.9 km
- Wadebridge Camels Rugby Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Beach Box Cafe - The Camel Trail Wadebridge0.7 km
- Craftworks Street Kitchen0.8 km
- Delicia0.8 km
- Fat Pepper0.8 km
- ONDA Waderidge0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Estuary Food Service0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bridge Pizza Kebab0.8 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.8 km
- Pizza Shop0.9 km
- Spice Guru0.8 km
- Wai Kui Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche11.5 km
- Bugle13.8 km
- Bodmin Parkway14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wadebridge Sch Gonvena Hill Ent0.1 km
- Wadebridge School0.1 km
- Wadebridge School0.1 km
- Wadebridge Sch Bodieve Rd Ent0.1 km
- Sports Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL276BU · Data under Open Government Licence