Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL29 3RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL29 3RX.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL29 3RX — age 46, 74% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

PL29 3RX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Trefreock, Lower in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge West & St Mabyn ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL29 3RX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL29 3RX are sourced from Output Area E00095761 (shared with 31 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 PL29 3RX. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

PL29 3RX has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Port Isaac Community Primary School

Inadequate60 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Dennis Knight Fish Merchant0.6 km
  • Port Isaac Seafood School0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Old School Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
  • Port Gaverne Hotel0.7 km
  • The Slipway0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Chapel Cafe0.6 km
  • Fee's0.6 km
  • Fresh From The Sea0.8 km
  • Just Shellfish0.6 km
  • Noahs Cafe0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Nicki B'S Deli & Bakery0.6 km
  • Pengelley's Fish And Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roche18.7 km
  • Bodmin Parkway19.6 km