Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

WATERGATE LANE, PL30 3BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERGATE LANE, PL30 3BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

284

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL30 3BJ combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£494k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £494k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.

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

PL30 3BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Watergate Lane, 1.1km from Dinhams Bridge in St Mabyn. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge West & St Mabyn ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For serious buyers, PL30 3BJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £494k, up 5.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL30 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00095558 (shared with 12 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 PL30 3BJ. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 580,000

3 sales · Mean £ 500,000

Semi-Detached

£ 417,000

5 sales · Mean £ 420,600

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

PL30 3BJ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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St Mabyn CofE School

Good41 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Haywood Farm Cider0.6 km
  • St Mabyn Community Shop0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Mabyn Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway11.6 km
  • Roche12.7 km
  • Bugle14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mabyn Inn0.2 km
  • St Mabyn Inn0.3 km