Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MARKET PLACE, PL32 9PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, PL32 9PB.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL32 9PB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL32 9PB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

PL32 9PB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Market Place, 0.0km from Camelford in Camelford. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL32 9PB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL32 9PB are sourced from Output Area E00095640 (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 PL32 9PB. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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)

PL32 9PB has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Sir James Smith's School

Good575 pupils0.4 km
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Camelford Community Primary School

Outstanding318 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cornish Maids0.1 km
  • Spar0.0 km
  • Steve Heard Quality Butcher0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Camelford Conservative Club0.0 km
  • Masons Arms0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant0.0 km
  • Four Seasons Tea Rooms0.0 km
  • Koolio's0.0 km
  • The Indian King Coffee Lounge0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Flames0.2 km
  • Hong Kong Island0.0 km
  • Peck Ish0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway19.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Camelford Church0.1 km
  • Museum0.4 km
  • Museum0.4 km