Is PL30 3BW a safe place to live?

Yes, PL30 3BW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 28 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PL30 3BW?

The population for the PL30 3BW area is approximately 284 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL30 3BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL30 3BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

284

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Avg Age

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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

No single demographic signal dominates PL30 3BW — age 49, 95% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL30 3BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Dinhams Bridge in St Mabyn. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge West & St Mabyn ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL30 3BW 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 3BW. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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PL30 3BW has low crime rates — 28 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 offences6

Criminal damage and arson1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

St Mabyn CofE School

Good41 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Haywood Farm Cider0.4 km
St Mabyn Community Shop0.6 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

St Mabyn Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bodmin Parkway12.0 km
Roche12.8 km
Bugle14.3 km