Postcode report
Is PL11 2HJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PL11 2HJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL11 2HJ is a postcode in Torpoint, Cornwall, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL11 2HJ, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL11 2HJ are property market signals and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL11 2HJ is based on Cornwall 034 Census 2021. It covers 6,191 residents, 208 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near PL11 2HJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £347k from 59 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL11 2HJ can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL11 2HJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL11 2HJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PL11 2HJ
Is PL11 2HJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 27% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL11 2HJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL11 2HJ?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL11 2HJ?
LocaleIQ matched PL11 2HJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL11 2HJ?
The latest median sold price is £347k based on 59 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL11 2HJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.