PL35 0AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bottreaux Rise, 0.4km from Boscastle in Boscastle. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, down 79.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL35 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00095802 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOTTREAUX RISE, PL35 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTTREAUX RISE, PL35 0AF.
264
52
£ 38,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL35 0AF spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £221k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 79.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL35 0AF. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 329,400
3 sales · Mean £ 365,433
Terraced
£ 278,975
6 sales · Mean £ 288,133
Semi-Detached
£ 187,975
4 sales · Mean £ 189,725
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL35 0AF has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Boscastle Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Boscastle Bakery0.7 km
- Cornish Stores0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Riverside0.7 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobweb Inn0.7 km
- Napoleon Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Tea Rooms And B And B0.7 km
- National Trust Shop And Pilchard Cafe0.8 km
- Sharon's Plaice@The Old Manor House0.7 km
- The Good Stuff At Harbour Light0.8 km
- The Rocket Store0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Doctors Corner0.1 km
- Doctors Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL350AF · Data under Open Government Licence